residentially

Thân thiện

The street is zoned residentially, with many houses and no shops.

Definition

Adverb: In a manner relating to or used for residence or housing; in a residential context.

Usage

This adverb describes how something is used, located, or functions concerning dwellings or places where people live. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to specify a residential character or purpose.

Examples

• The building is residentially zoned, so no commercial businesses are allowed.
• This area is used almost exclusively residentially.
• The property can be developed residentially or commercially.

Advanced Usage

• "to be used residentially": This is the most common construction, indicating the primary function of a building or area is for living quarters.
  • The old factory was converted and is now used residentially.
• It can describe the nature of an activity or service.
  • The company provides security services residentially and commercially.

Variants and Related Words

• Residential (adjective): Designed for people to live in; relating to residence.
  • a quiet residential neighborhood
• Residence (noun): A person's home; the fact of living in a particular place.
  • He took up residence in a small apartment.
• Resident (noun): A person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis.
  • The residents of the building complained about the noise.

Synonyms

• Domiciliarily (formal, less common): In a manner relating to a domicile or home.
• As a dwelling: Functioning as a place to live.

Notes on Meaning

The word "residentially" has a single, specific meaning related to the function of housing. It is primarily used in formal, legal, or administrative contexts such as urban planning, real estate, zoning law, and property descriptions. It is not typically used in everyday casual conversation.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. used as a residence