# financially

/ˌfaɪˈnænʃəɫi/ (US) · /faɪnˈænʃəlˌi/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/financially
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

in a way that relates to money. You use this when talking about how much money someone has or how a business handles its cash.

For teachers: in a manner relating to money or the management of monetary resources.

## Examples

- The project is finally doing well financially.
- The company struggled financially for years before finding a major investor to clear its debts.
- While the artist was critically acclaimed during her lifetime, she remained financially unstable, often relying on the generosity of a few dedicated patrons to fund her studio space.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is financial independent" but "He is financially independent" — Learners often use the adjective 'financial' when they need the adverb form to modify another adjective.

## Usage notes

- Typically modifies adjectives or verbs; often placed at the end of a clause or before a past participle.

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