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artificially vs synthetically
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| artificiallyadverb/ˌɑːr.təˈfɪʃ.əl.i/ | Meaning made or done by people, not happening naturally | Goes with artificially low | Example Fuel prices were kept artificially low by government subsidies for years. |
| syntheticallyadverb/sɪnˈθet.ɪ.kəl.i/ | Meaning in a way that is made by people using chemicals, not found naturally | Goes with synthetically produced | Example The fabric is synthetically produced and dries much faster than cotton. |
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