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orally

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɔɹəɫi// UK //ˈɔːɹəli// oral·ly

adv. by mouth or through speaking. You use this when talking about taking medicine or giving information out loud instead of writing it down.

adv. by means of the mouth, especially in relation to the consumption of medicine or the spoken delivery of information.


SIMPLE

The doctor told me to take the medicine orally.

CONTEXTUAL

The ancient legends were passed down orally for generations before anyone finally wrote them in a book.

COMPLEX

While the contract was initially discussed orally during the meeting, the legal department insisted that every clause be documented in writing to ensure it remained enforceable.

Origin

From oral + -ly.

Usage

Typically follows the verb it modifies, especially in medical or formal contexts.

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