Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In spoken words; using speech rather than writing: Refers to communication that occurs through spoken language.
   • In terms of language or words: Pertaining to the use of words, whether spoken or written.
   • As a verb; in a manner relating to a verb: In grammar, describing how a word functions as or like a verb.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The agreement was made verbally, not in writing.
  • She expressed her concerns verbally during the meeting.
  • In the sentence, the noun 'email' is used verbally to mean 'to send an email'.

Advanced Usage

• "to abuse someone verbally": to attack or insult someone using spoken words.
  • The customer began to abuse the staff verbally.
• "verbally communicated": information that was conveyed through speech.
  • The instructions were verbally communicated to the team.

Variants and Related Words

• Verbal (adj): relating to words, either spoken or written.
  • We received a verbal warning.
• Verb (n): a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence.
• Verbality (n, rare): the quality of being verbal.

Synonyms

• Orally: by word of mouth; spoken.
• In words: expressed using language.

Related Phrases

• Verbally agree: to give consent or agreement through speech.
  • They verbally agreed to the terms.
• Verbally assault: to attack someone using harsh or abusive language.
  • The politician was accused of verbally assaulting a journalist.

Adverb

1. by means of language
   • verbally expressive
2. as a verb
   • he had a habit of using nouns verbally