physically
ˈfɪzɪkli
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Definition of physically - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

1.
body-relatedin a manner relating to the body
  • He was physically exhausted after the marathon.
bodily corporeally
2.
strengthusing physical force or strength
  • She physically pushed the door open.
forcefully robustly vigorously
3.
realityRarein a tangible or actual formRare
  • The documents need to be physically present at the meeting.
actually tangibly
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Expressions with physically

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having reduced body abilities because of injury, illness, or physical condition
The building has ramps to help physically impaired students reach their classrooms.
having a physical disability or limitation
She is physically challenged but very independent.
having a physical condition that limits movement
The school has facilities for physically handicapped students.

Origin of physically

Greek, physis (nature) + -ally (adverbial suffix)

Terms with physically included in their meaning

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aboveprep.
physical position
physically over or on top of something
brokenadj.
physical damage
physically damaged into pieces or cracked
location
physically present within the school premises
proximity
physically close to someone's location
physical presence
physically present within a specific room
physical position
physically positioned on top of one's head
physical action
physically place oneself on top of something
activeadj.
exercise
engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits

Examples of physically in a sentence

  • The job was physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting.
  • He physically lifted the heavy box alone.
  • The athlete physically dominated the competition.
  • She was physically present to receive the award.
  • The sculpture was physically moved to the new location.

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  1. French:physiquement, en personne, ...
  2. German:körperlich, mit Gewalt, ...
  3. Italian:fisicamente, in forma tangibile, ...
  4. Spanish:físicamente, de forma tangible, ...
  5. Portuguese:fisicamente, de forma tangível, ...
  6. Chinese:身体上, 用力地, ...
  7. Japanese:身体的に, 力ずくで, ...
  8. Arabic:جَسَدِيًّا, بِشَكْلٍ جَسَدِيٍّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוּפָנִית, בְּכֹחַ, ...
  10. Russian:физически, силой, ...
  11. Ukrainian:фізично, силою, ...
  12. Hindi:शारीरिक रूप से, ताकत से, ...
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