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historically

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /hɪˈstɔrɪkəli/ · UK /hɪˈstɒrɪkəli/

historically means: In the past, or according to what is known about past events.

adverb

IN THE PASTB2

In the past, or according to what is known about past events.

  • Historically, this town depended on fishing.
  • The film is historically accurate.
  • Women have historically faced barriers to education.

Similar words: in the past, traditionally, formerly

Common phrases: historically important, historically accurate, historically significant, historically low prices

Questions about historically

What does historically mean?

In the past, or according to what is known about past events.

What is historically in other languages?

Türkçe: tarihsel olarak · Español: históricamente · Français: historiquement · Deutsch: historisch · Italiano: storicamente · 日本語: 歴史的に

How do you pronounce historically?

In American English /hɪˈstɔrɪkəli/; in British English /hɪˈstɒrɪkəli/.

How do you use historically in a sentence?

Historically, this town depended on fishing. The film is historically accurate.

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