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orally

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔrəli/ · UK /ˈɔːrəli/

orally means: Through the mouth, especially by swallowing medicine.

adverb

THROUGH THE MOUTHB2

Through the mouth, especially by swallowing medicine.

  • Take this medicine orally.
  • The drug can be given orally or by injection.
  • She takes the tablets orally twice a day.

Similar words: by mouth

Common phrases: take orally, given orally, administer orally

BY SPEAKINGB2

By speaking rather than writing.

  • Please answer the questions orally.
  • The teacher explained the instructions orally.
  • These stories were passed down orally for centuries.

Similar words: verbally, by word of mouth

Common phrases: answer orally, present orally, communicate orally

Questions about orally

What does orally mean?

Through the mouth, especially by swallowing medicine.

What is orally in other languages?

Türkçe: ağız yoluyla · Español: por vía oral · Français: par voie orale · Deutsch: oral · Italiano: per via orale · 日本語: 経口で

How do you pronounce orally?

In American English /ˈɔrəli/; in British English /ˈɔːrəli/.

How do you use orally in a sentence?

Take this medicine orally. The drug can be given orally or by injection.

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