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verbally

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/ˈvɜːrbəli/ · ver-ba-lly

In a spoken way rather than in writing.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a spoken way rather than in writing.

ایک بولی ہوئی شکل میں، لکھنے کی بجائے۔

زبانی

zabaani

Formal: مخاطب

Synonyms

orallyvocallyby word of mouthزبانیزبان سےبولی

Antonyms

in writingdocumentarilyلکھائی میںتحریری طور پر

Common Collocations

  • verbally communicate
  • verbally express
  • verbally agree

Example Sentences

She explained the rules verbally before handing out the written document.

اس نے تحریری دستاویز دینے سے پہلے قواعد زبانی طور پر وضاحت کی۔

Us ne tehriri dastawaiz dene se pehle qawaid zabaani tor par wazahat ki.

The teacher encouraged students to present their ideas verbally.

استاد نے طلباء کو اپنے خیالات کو زبانی پیش کرنے کی ترغیب دی۔

Ustaad ne talba ko apne khayalat ko zabaani pesh karne ki targeeb di.

They had verbally agreed to the terms before negotiating any further.

انہوں نے کسی اور بات چیت کرنے سے پہلے شرائط پر زبانی طور پر اتفاق کر لیا تھا۔

Unhon ne kisi aur baat cheet karne se pehle shiraait par zabaani tor par ittefaq kar liya tha.

Easily Confused With

verb:A 'verb' is a part of speech that describes an action, while 'verbally' refers to the manner in which something is expressed.

Word Family

verbal
adjectiveزبانی
verbalize
verbزبانی شکل دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'verb' in 'verbally', reminding you it relates to spoken words.

Picture a person speaking clearly and expressing thoughts out loud.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

زبان ہی سب سے بڑی طاقت ہے

zaban hi sab se badi taqat hai

The tongue is the greatest power.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "verbaliter" — by word

First known use: 15th century

The term 'verbally' originated from the Latin word 'verbaliter', which means 'by word'. It entered English usage in the 15th century.