bilingually
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a bilingual manner: In a way that involves, uses, or relates to two languages. It describes an action performed with or through the medium of two languages.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The instructions were presented bilingually in English and Spanish.
- She was raised bilingually, speaking both French and German at home.
- The website operates bilingually to serve a wider audience.
Advanced Usage
- Educational Context: Often used to describe teaching, learning, or functioning in two languages.
- The program is designed to teach children bilingually from a young age.
- Cognitive or Developmental Context: Can describe how a skill or ability is acquired.
- Processing information bilingually can have cognitive benefits.
Variants and Related Words
- Bilingual (adjective): Using or able to use two languages.
- He is a bilingual speaker.
- Bilingualism (noun): The ability to use two languages.
- Bilingualism is common in many regions.
Synonyms
- In two languages: Using two linguistic systems.
- Dually (in a linguistic context): Involving two parts, specifically languages.
Notes on Meaning
The adverb bilingually specifically modifies verbs to indicate that an action is carried out using two languages. It does not describe a person's inherent ability but rather the manner in which an activity is conducted. For example, a document is written bilingually, a person is educated bilingually, or a service is provided bilingually.
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in a bilingual manner
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she grew up bilingually
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