physically

UK /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/ US /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/

adv 5

Definitions

adv

In a physical manner.

“And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.”

Oh, yeah? Well, that's not physically possible for me to do! So there!

According to the laws of physics.

Using physical force.

Directly, rather than automatically or similar.

After the software updated, I had to go in and physically change all the settings back to the way I wanted them.

According to the rules of medicine.

Collocations

ADJ.

able, demonstrative, impossible, patient, possible, stronger, tough, undeniable

The injured athlete wasn't physically able to compete in the marathon that year.

VERB + PHYSICALLY

am, show, speaking, suffers

She suffers physically from the long hours she spends sitting at her desk.

PHYSICALLY + NOUN

assault, family, man, men, shane, tom, women

He was physically assaulted outside the bar last night and had to go to the hospital.

PREP.

between, from, than, with

She struggled more physically than her older sister during the intense workout.

ADV.

also, mentally, mentally, neurally, only, psychologically, usually

She was mentally exhausted even though she wasn't physically tired from the work.

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Example Bank

“And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.”

Wiktionary

Oh, yeah? Well, that's not physically possible for me to do! So there!

Wiktionary

In good times and bad, in sickness and health, the benefits of friendships between women are physically and psychologically undeniable.

Wiktionary

Generally speaking, men are physically stronger than women.

Tatoeba · #27339

Physically impossible.

Tatoeba · #32782

Women are physically weaker than men.

Tatoeba · #267315

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, physically is marked as informal, obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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