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physically

adverb
USFIZ-i-klee/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/

5 meanings of physically

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  1. 1
    adverb
    In a way that has to do with your body or with things you can touch.

    He is small but physically strong.

    Swimming every day keeps you physically fit.

    Oppositementally

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In a way that follows the rules of physics.

    Scientists say a machine that runs forever is physically impossible.

    Nothing with weight can physically go as fast as light.

  3. 3
    adverb
    By using force against someone or something.

    The teacher had to physically pull the two boys apart.

    The guards physically carried him out of the building.

    Similarforcibly

    Oppositeverbally

  4. 4
    adverbcolloquial
    By doing it yourself, not leaving it to happen on its own.

    The lights don't turn on by themselves, so I have to physically flip the switch.

    I had to physically type in all my contacts again.

    Similarmanually

    Oppositeautomatically, remotely

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Less common meaning

  1. 5
    adverbobsolete
    In a way that follows the rules of medicine.
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Origin

It is made by adding -ly to physical, or -ally to physic.