Word
vitally
Phoneticsvi·tal·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈvaɪtəɫi/
UK/vˈaɪtəli/
Definition
adv. in a way that is very important or necessary. You use this to show that something is essential for a situation to work or succeed.
adv. in a manner that is essential or of the highest importance. Often used to modify verbs related to health, success, or survival.
Examples
“Water is vitally important for all living things.”
“The success of the project depends vitally on the cooperation of the local community.”
“The health of the ecosystem is vitally linked to the preservation of its most vulnerable species, which act as the primary indicators of environmental stability.”
Examples
simple
“Water is vitally important for all living things.”
contextual
“The success of the project depends vitally on the cooperation of the local community.”
complex
“The health of the ecosystem is vitally linked to the preservation of its most vulnerable species, which act as the primary indicators of environmental stability.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “vitally” in context.
Adjective
01. vitally important
“It is vitally important that all staff members follow the new safety protocols.”
adv + adj
Etymology
From vital + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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