physically
gb/fˈɪzɪkli/ us/fˈɪzɪkli/
B1
English
~ 8400
fizikailag, testileg, személyesen, fizikai erővel
B1
1
fizikailag
B1
testileg
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is physically [adjective]
After the marathon, she was physically exhausted but still happy.
A maraton után fizikailag kimerült volt, de mégis boldog maradt.
He may look fine, but he is not physically strong enough to lift that weight.
Lehet, hogy jól néz ki, de fizikailag nem elég erős ahhoz, hogy felemelje azt a súlyt.
The job is not physically hard, but it can be very stressful.
She recovered physically from the accident, but emotionally it took much longer.
He feels physically sick every time he has to fly.
Learner examples
I feel physically tired after work.
Munka után fizikailag fáradtnak érzem magam.
My grandfather is mentally sharp but not physically strong.
A nagyapám szellemileg friss, de fizikailag nem erős.
This sport is physically difficult for me.
She is physically healthy now.
The climb was physically hard for the children.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I am physical tired"* instead of *"I am physically tired"*. Remember to use the adverb "physically" before an adjective. Learners may also confuse "physically" with "actually": *"I was physically there"* usually contrasts with being there online, while *"I was actually there"* means "in fact".
Meaning
In relation to the body
Collocations
physically strong
|physically tired
|physically attractive
|physically weak
|physically ill
|physically exhausted
Synonyms
bodily (More formal and less common; mainly used in written English.)
Antonyms
mentally (Focuses on the mind or emotions instead of the body.)
Themes
health
|daily life
|body
Definition
In a way that is about the body, not the mind or feelings.
In a way that concerns the body, health, or physical condition, as opposed to the mind or emotions.
B2
2
személyesen
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is physically present [somewhere]
Due to travel costs, she could not be physically present at the meeting.
Az útiköltségek miatt nem tudott személyesen jelen lenni a megbeszélésen.
The therapist explained that a parent does not have to be physically there every minute to be supportive.
A terapeuta elmagyarázta, hogy egy szülőnek nem kell minden percben személyesen ott lennie ahhoz, hogy támogatást nyújtson.
Students may attend the class online or be physically in the classroom.
Although they work in the same company, they are rarely physically in the same office.
He will join us virtually because he cannot be physically in New York this week.
Learner examples
I cannot be physically there tomorrow.
Holnap nem tudok személyesen ott lenni.
Some workers are in the office physically, and some work from home.
Egyes dolgozók személyesen bent vannak az irodában, mások pedig otthonról dolgoznak.
She was not physically present in the building at that time.
We want all team members to be physically in the same room.
You do not need to come physically; you can join online.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use only "there" when they want to contrast online presence and real presence. In sentences like *"I was there, not just online"*, you can make the contrast clearer with *"physically there"* or *"there in person"*.
Meaning
In person, not remotely
Collocations
physically present
|physically be there
|physically attend
|physically in the same room
|physically together
Synonyms
in person (More common in everyday speech; slightly more natural in many contexts.)
Antonyms
remotely (Means joining from another place using technology, not in the same physical space.)
Themes
technology
|work
|communication
Definition
Being in a place with your body, not by phone or internet.
In a way that involves someone’s body actually being in a place, rather than joining by phone, online, or through another medium.
B2
3
fizikailag
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is physically [verb]-ed
The guard physically restrained the man until the police arrived.
Az őr fizikai erővel tartotta vissza a férfit, amíg a rendőrség meg nem érkezett.
She said that although he never shouted, he did physically abuse her.
Azt mondta, hogy a férfi ugyan soha nem kiabált vele, de fizikailag bántalmazta.
Protesters were physically removed from the building by security staff.
The teacher is not allowed to physically punish students.
He did not threaten her verbally, but he physically blocked the doorway.
Learner examples
The police officer physically held the thief.
A rendőr fizikailag lefogta a tolvajt.
He never hit her or physically hurt her.
Soha nem ütötte meg, és fizikailag sem bántotta.
Security staff physically stopped fans from going on the field.
The man was physically pushed out of the bar.
They were physically forced to leave the area.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"physic"* instead of *"physical"* or *"physically"*. Also, do not confuse *"physically abuse"* (using bodily violence) with *"verbally abuse"* (using bad or hurtful words).
Meaning
Using bodily force or contact
Collocations
physically abuse
|physically assault
|physically attack
|physically hurt
|physically restrain
|physically remove
Synonyms
by force (Focuses more on lack of consent; may or may not imply direct bodily contact.)
Antonyms
verbally (Refers to using words rather than bodily force, as in verbal abuse versus physical abuse.)
Themes
violence
|law
|social issues
|body
Definition
Using the body to touch, push, or hurt, not just using words.
In a way that involves direct bodily force, touch, or contact, often implying pushing, hitting, restraining, or other forms of physical action.
C1
4
fizikailag
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is physically [adjective]
It is physically impossible for a human to lift that weight without assistance.
Fizikailag lehetetlen, hogy egy ember segítség nélkül felemelje azt a súlyt.
The two buildings are physically connected by an underground tunnel.
A két épület fizikailag össze van kötve egy föld alatti alagúttal.
Although the twins are physically identical, their personalities are very different.
The island is physically isolated from the mainland for most of the year.
The server rooms must be physically separate to reduce the risk of data loss.
Learner examples
It is physically impossible to be in two places at once.
Fizikailag lehetetlen egyszerre két helyen lenni.
The two rooms are not physically connected.
A két szoba nincs fizikailag összekötve.
These two phones look physically the same.
The cities are physically very far from each other.
Is it physically possible to live on Mars?
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse *"physically impossible"* with *"practically impossible"*. *Physically impossible* means it cannot happen under the laws of nature, while *practically impossible* means it is technically possible but extremely hard to do.
Meaning
In terms of physical reality
Collocations
physically possible
|physically impossible
|physically separate
|physically identical
|physically connected
|physically distant
Synonyms
in physical terms (More explicit and slightly more formal; often used in technical or academic contexts.)
Antonyms
theoretically (Refers to what is possible in theory or in a model, not necessarily in the actual physical world.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
In a way that is about real things, space, and the laws of nature, not just ideas.
In a way that concerns the material world, physical structure, or what is possible under the laws of nature, rather than ideas, logic, or theory alone.
Grammar
Dictionary form
physically
IPA
GB/fˈɪzɪkli/
US/fˈɪzɪkli/
Syllables & stress
phys - ic - ally (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (phys)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: physically
- Plural: physicallies
Word family
Forms
physicallies
noun
Core family
physical
adjective A2
Negative and opposite forms
nonphysical
adjective
Advanced or less common
physicality
noun C1
Expressions
physically and mentally
1/fˈɪzɪkli ˈænd mˈɛntəli/
fixed phrase
In both body and mind
In the body and in the mind; in a way that affects both your body and your thoughts or feelings.
Examples
- Training for a marathon is physically and mentally challenging.
- The illness left him physically and mentally exhausted.
- Young athletes need support both physically and mentally.
physically demanding
1/fˈɪzɪkli dɪmˈændɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Needing a lot of physical effort
Needing a lot of energy and strength from your body; making your body work hard.
Examples
- Working on a construction site is physically demanding.
- Looking after small children can be emotionally and physically demanding.
- The trail is short but very steep and physically demanding.
physically fit
1/fˈɪzɪkli fˈɪt/
fixed phrase
Having a strong, healthy body
Having a healthy, strong body that can do exercise and daily activities easily.
Examples
- You need to be physically fit to join the army.
- She works out three times a week to stay physically fit.
- Older adults can still become physically fit with regular training.
physically impossible
1/fˈɪzɪkli ɪmpˈɑsɪbəl/
fixed phrase
Not possible under natural laws
Not able to happen in the real world because the body or the laws of nature do not allow it.
Examples
- It is physically impossible to run a marathon in ten minutes.
- Given the time left, finishing all this work today is almost physically impossible.
- Living forever is physically impossible with our current knowledge.
physically present
1/fˈɪzɪkli pɹˈɛzənt/
fixed phrase
In a place in person
To be in a place with your body, not just online, by phone, or represented by someone else.
Examples
- All witnesses must be physically present in court on Monday.
- Even when he is physically present at home, his mind is often on work.
- Children learn better when their parents are physically present at school events.