economically
gb/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli/ us/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli/
B1
Engleză
~ 5100
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adverb
B1
property
1
in a way that saves money
Using little money or resources, and not wasting them.
Tipar de utilizare:
to do [something] economically
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse "economic" and "economical". Use "economically" (adverb of "economical") when you mean "in a way that saves money or resources", as in "live economically", not "live economic".
Sinonime
frugally (Emphasizes careful spending and simple living, especially with money.)
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cheaply (Focuses on low cost; can sometimes sound negative or suggest poor quality.)
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efficiently (Highlights avoiding waste of time or resources, not only money.)
Antonime
extravagantly (Spending or using more than necessary, often in a showy way.)
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wastefully (Using more money or resources than needed and letting them go to waste.)
Colocații
live economically
|operate economically
|travel economically
|run a household economically
|use energy economically
|manage resources economically
Teme
money
|daily life
|business
|finance
|daily_life
Exemple
- By cooking at home, they can eat well very economically.
- The new heating system runs more economically than the old one.
- If we plan the route carefully, we can drive more economically and use less fuel.
- The company must operate economically to survive in a competitive market.
- Students often need to live economically while they are at university.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- We live very economically to save money.
- I try to use water economically when I take a shower.
- The car uses fuel economically on the highway.
- They travel economically by taking the bus, not a taxi.
- Our small shop must work economically to stay open.
adverb
B2
property
2
in terms of the economy
Looking at something from the side of money, business, and the economy of a country or group.
Tipar de utilizare:
Economically, [clause]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "economically" when they mean "cheaply" in everyday situations. Use this sense of "economically" mainly when talking about the general economy of a country, region, or company, especially in news or formal writing.
Sinonime
financially (Focuses more directly on money matters, especially costs, profits, and budgets.)
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in economic terms (A longer, slightly more formal phrase with very similar meaning.)
Antonime
noneconomically (Used rarely; would mean "not in economic terms" but is uncommon in general English.)
Colocații
economically developed
|economically stable
|economically weak
|economically important
|economically dependent
|economically diverse
Teme
economics
|business
|politics
|finance
Exemple
- Economically, the country has grown much faster than its neighbors.
- The region is weak politically but very strong economically.
- The project looks attractive socially, but economically it may be risky.
- Economically, many young people feel worse off than their parents did.
- Tourism is economically important for this island community.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- Economically, the city is doing well this year.
- The country is small but economically strong.
- Economically, the war was very bad for them.
- This area is poor economically but rich in culture.
- Economically, the company depends on online sales.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
using few words or elements
Using only a small number of words or parts, and not adding anything extra.
Tipar de utilizare:
to write/speak/act [something] economically
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may not recognize this sense and think it always relates to money. In this meaning, "economically" is about using few words or parts, not about cost.
Sinonime
concisely (Neutral formal adverb meaning clearly and with few words.)
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sparingly (Emphasizes using a small amount of something, often carefully.)
Antonime
wordily (Using too many words and sounding long and heavy.)
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verbosely (Formally describes speech or writing that uses far more words than needed.)
Colocații
write economically
|describe something economically
|use words economically
|direct the film economically
|tell the story economically
Teme
language
|communication
|arts
|arts_entertainment
Exemple
- The novel is written economically, with no unnecessary description.
- She spoke economically, choosing each word very carefully.
- The film tells the story economically, without long explanations or side plots.
- Good editors write economically so that every sentence has a clear purpose.
- His presentation was short and economically structured, but very informative.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The teacher asked us to write economically and not add extra words.
- He explains ideas economically but clearly.
- The article is short and economically written.
- Try to speak more economically in the exam.
- The director uses music economically in the movie.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
economically
IPA
GB/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli/
US/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli/
Silabe și accent
eco - nom - ic - ally (4 silabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: economically
- Plural: economicallies
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
economicallies
noun
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
uneconomical
adjective
uneconomically
adverb
uneconomic
adjective
Advanced or less common
Expresii
economically active
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
technical
participating in the labor force
Working or trying to find work, and so counted as part of the group of workers in the economy.
Exemple
- More than 60% of the population is economically active.
- The report shows a drop in the number of economically active young people.
- Economically active women now make up half of the workforce.
economically dependent on [someone/something]
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli dɪpˈɛndənt ˈɔn sˈoʊmˈoʊnsəmˈɛθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
relying on another for income
Needing money or economic help from another person, group, or country to live or to continue.
Exemple
- She is still economically dependent on her parents while she studies.
- The region is economically dependent on tourism.
- Many small suppliers are economically dependent on a single large customer.
economically disadvantaged
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli dɪsədvˈæntɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
having low economic resources
Having much less money or economic chance than most people.
Exemple
- The program offers scholarships to economically disadvantaged students.
- Many charities focus on helping economically disadvantaged communities.
- Children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may need extra support at school.
economically speaking
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
from an economic point of view
Used before a sentence to show that you are talking about the economy or money side of something.
Exemple
- Economically speaking, the reforms have been very successful.
- The city is not very attractive, but economically speaking it offers many jobs.
- Economically speaking, closing the factory would save money but hurt the local town.
economically viable
1/ˌɛkənˈɑmɪkli vˈaɪəbəl/
fixed phrase
technical
financially possible or sustainable
Able to work in real life because it can make enough money or save enough money.
Exemple
- The project is not economically viable without government support.
- Many small farms are no longer economically viable in this region.
- The company closed stores that were no longer economically viable.