B2adverbmoneysociety
US/ˌek.əˈnɑː.mɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl.i/
in a way that relates to money, trade and the economy, or that saves money
In context
The region has grown economically faster than the rest of the country.
Many young people are economically dependent on their parents until thirty.
This stove heats the room economically, using very little fuel.
Words that go with economically
adverb + adjective
- economically viableThe project is not economically viable.
- economically activeOnly half the adults are economically active.
- economically disadvantagedThe scheme helps economically disadvantaged families.
- economically dependentShe was economically dependent on her husband.
verb + adverb
- develop economicallyThe country has developed economically since the 1990s.
- benefit economicallyLocal shops benefited economically from the festival.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
an economic developed countryCorrect: an economically developed country