verbally
gb/vɚbˈæli/ us/vɚbˈæli/
B2
영어
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B2
process
1
using spoken words; orally
using speech, not writing
사용 패턴：
[do something] verbally; verbally [agree/confirm/acknowledge] (that/to [something])
자주 하는 실수：
Learners sometimes use *verbal* (adjective) where *verbally* (adverb) is needed: say “confirm verbally,” not “confirm verbal.”
유의어
orally (More formal; often used in business or legal contexts.)
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by word of mouth (More informal; emphasizes informal spoken transmission.)
반의어
in writing (Done through written words (email, letter, document).)
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in writing (Contrasts with spoken communication.)
연어
verbally agree
|verbally confirm
|verbally acknowledge
|verbally communicate
|verbally explain
|verbally promise
|verbally accept
|verbally report
|verbally request
|verbally respond
주제
communication
|daily_life
|business
예문
- She accepted the offer verbally but asked for the details in writing.
- The manager verbally confirmed the start date during the call.
- He explained the rules verbally before the game began.
학습자용 예문
- Please confirm verbally.
- We agreed verbally.
adverb
B2
process
2
using words, not physical action
with words, especially in a hurtful way
사용 패턴：
verbally [attack/abuse/threaten/insult] [someone]
자주 하는 실수：
Don’t use *verbally* to mean “briefly” or “simply”; it specifically relates to words/speech.
유의어
vocally (Often means “openly” or “loudly,” not necessarily abusive.)
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in words (More general; can sound less formal than “verbally.”)
반의어
physically (Involving the body or physical force instead of speech.)
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nonverbally (Using gestures, facial expressions, or other non-word signals.)
연어
verbally abuse
|verbally attack
|verbally threaten
|verbally insult
|verbally harass
|verbally aggressive
|verbally confront
|verbally spar
|verbally criticize
|verbally intimidate
주제
communication
|conflict
|emotions
|relationships
예문
- A passenger verbally abused the staff when the flight was delayed.
- They argued, but neither of them became verbally aggressive.
- The coach verbally criticized the team after the loss.
학습자용 예문
- He verbally insulted me.
- Please don’t be verbally aggressive.
adverb
C1
property
3
relating to word-based ability
in a way that shows skill with words
사용 패턴：
verbally [skilled/gifted/strong/fluent]
자주 하는 실수：
In this sense, *verbally* can refer to language ability in general, not only speaking out loud.
유의어
linguistically (More academic; focuses on language as a system.)
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with words (More conversational; less test/ability-focused.)
반의어
nonverbally (Relating to communication without words.)
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visually (Relating to images or visual-spatial ability rather than language.)
연어
verbally gifted
|verbally fluent
|verbally skilled
|verbally strong
|verbally articulate
|verbally expressive
|verbally impaired
|verbally oriented
주제
education
|psychology
|language
예문
- She is verbally articulate but struggles with math.
- The test measures both verbally and visually based reasoning.
- He’s verbally gifted and can explain complex ideas clearly.
학습자용 예문
- She is verbally strong.
- He is verbally gifted.
문법
기본형
verbally
IPA
GB/vɚbˈæli/
US/vɚbˈæli/
음절 및 강세
verbally （1음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (verbally)
활용형
Noun
- Base: verbally
- Plural: verballies
표현
verbally abuse
1/vɚbˈæli əbjˈus/
fixed phrase
use cruel or insulting words
to say very hurtful things to someone
예문
- The customer verbally abused the employee over a small mistake.
- No one should be verbally abused at work.
- She reported that her partner had verbally abused her for years.
verbally acknowledge
1/vɚbˈæli æknˈɑlɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
acknowledge in spoken words
to say that you understand or accept something
예문
- He verbally acknowledged the mistake and apologized.
- Please verbally acknowledge that you received the instructions.
- She verbally acknowledged the support she had received.
verbally agree
1/vɚbˈæli əɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
agree in spoken words
to agree by speaking, not writing
예문
- They verbally agreed to the new schedule during the meeting.
- I verbally agreed, but I still want to see the contract.
- She verbally agreed that the deadline was unrealistic.
verbally attack
1/vɚbˈæli ətˈæk/
fixed phrase
criticize or insult harshly
to attack someone with words
예문
- He verbally attacked his opponent during the debate.
- She felt verbally attacked when they mocked her accent.
- The presenter was verbally attacked online after the episode aired.
verbally commit
1/vɚbˈæli kəmˈɪt/
fixed phrase
business
make an oral commitment
to promise something by speaking
예문
- The supplier verbally committed to delivering the parts by Friday.
- I’m not ready to verbally commit until I see the full budget.
- She verbally committed to the project during the call.
verbally confirm
1/vɚbˈæli kənfˈɚm/
fixed phrase
confirm by speaking
to say that something is true or agreed
예문
- Could you verbally confirm your address for security?
- The receptionist verbally confirmed the appointment time.
- He verbally confirmed that he would be there at noon.