Definition

Adverb: * By hand; using the hands or physical effort rather than automatically or by machine. This word describes an action performed with direct human control and manipulation.

Usage

The adverb "manually" is used to modify a verb, indicating the method of performing an action. It is the opposite of "automatically" or "electronically." * It is often used in technical, mechanical, or procedural contexts. * It can describe tasks ranging from simple (e.g., writing) to complex (e.g., operating machinery).

Examples

• General Use:

  • The data had to be entered manually into the old system.
  • You can adjust the focus manually on this camera for more control.
  • Some artists prefer to blend colors manually rather than using digital tools.

• Specific Context (from reference):

  • This car shifts manually. (This means the driver must use a gear stick and clutch to change gears, as opposed to an automatic transmission.)

Advanced Usage

• "Manually override": To take direct physical control of a system to bypass its automatic functions.
  • The pilot had to manually override the autopilot during the storm.

Variants and Related Words

• Manual (Adjective): Operated or done by hand.
  • He prefers manual labor to desk jobs.
  • The car has a manual transmission.
• Manual (Noun): A book of instructions.
  • Refer to the user manual for setup instructions.
• Manipulate (Verb): To handle or control, typically with skill. (Shares the Latin root , meaning "hand").

Synonyms

• By hand
• Physically
• Hand-operated

Antonyms

• Automatically
• Electronically
• Mechanically (when implying automation)

Related Phrases

• Do something the hard way: An informal idiom meaning to do something with more effort, often manually, when an easier method exists.
  • He calculated all the figures the hard way instead of using the spreadsheet.
• Hand-cranked: Operated by turning a handle by hand.
  • The old well had a hand-cranked pump.

Adverb

1. by hand
   • this car shifts manually