Word
wirelessly
Phoneticswire·less·ly
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. without using wires or cables to connect things. You use it when phones, headphones, or internet work through radio signals.
adv. without a physical wired connection, by means of radio, infrared, or other electromagnetic transmission.
Examples
“My headphones connect wirelessly to my phone.”
“She prints photos wirelessly from her laptop to the printer in the next room.”
“The sensors transmit data wirelessly across the factory, allowing engineers to monitor equipment without running cables through hazardous areas.”
Examples
simple
“My headphones connect wirelessly to my phone.”
contextual
“She prints photos wirelessly from her laptop to the printer in the next room.”
complex
“The sensors transmit data wirelessly across the factory, allowing engineers to monitor equipment without running cables through hazardous areas.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “wirelessly” in context.
Verb
01. charge wirelessly
“This pad can charge your phone wirelessly.”
verb + adv
02. connect wirelessly
“You can connect wirelessly to the hotel Wi-Fi in seconds.”
verb + adv
03. print wirelessly
“Our new printer lets you print wirelessly from your phone.”
verb + adv
04. stream wirelessly
“We stream films wirelessly from our laptop to the TV.”
verb + adv
05. transfer wirelessly
“You can transfer photos wirelessly from camera to phone.”
verb + adv
06. work wirelessly
“My headphones work wirelessly up to ten metres away.”
verb + adv
07. charge your phone wirelessly
“Just place it here to charge your phone wirelessly.”
08. connect to the internet wirelessly
“The laptop can connect to the internet wirelessly.”
09. print documents wirelessly
“In our office we print documents wirelessly from laptops.”
10. stream music wirelessly
“She streams music wirelessly to the speaker in the kitchen.”
11. transfer files wirelessly
“You can transfer files wirelessly between the two tablets.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.
Real-World Examples
“The wristband can operate wirelessly, meaning the controlling person and the receiving robot need not be in the same room.” “LG Electronics introduced a 97-inch OLED television featuring what it refers to as a Zero Connect Box that transmits content wirelessly.” “Once the volume reaches a certain threshold, the monitor wirelessly triggers a small pump that gradually inflates a mat positioned beneath the pillow.” Word family
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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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