orally
Americanadverb
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through or by means of speech; vocally.
The agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally; all changes must be made in writing.
First written down millenia ago, the ancient Vedic texts continue to be passed down orally even today.
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through or by means of the mouth.
These medications can either be taken orally or injected under the skin.
Other Word Forms
- nonorally adverb
- postorally adverb
- suborally adverb
- unorally adverb
Etymology
Origin of orally
Example Sentences
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The letter said the potential higher per share price was communicated orally to a Warner board member by a senior representative on behalf of Paramount.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
When taken orally, it is not absorbed into the bloodstream.
From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026
He said he alerted colleagues in writing and orally, then via an internal complaint platform in 2022.
From Barron's • Nov. 6, 2025
One part of the screener asks children to manipulate the sounds in a word orally, said Gorno-Tempini.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 7, 2025
Pupils are required to unite the prefixes and suffixes with the radicals, thus forming the English derivatives, which may be given either orally or in writing.
From New Word-Analysis by William Swinton
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