B2adverblanguagelaw
US/ˈvɜːr.bəl.i/
UK/ˈvɜː.bəl.i/
in spoken words, not in writing; or by using words
In context
He agreed verbally, but he never signed the contract.
The teacher warned the boy verbally before writing to his parents.
Some children express their feelings verbally, while others draw.
Words that go with verbally
adverb + verb
- verbally abuseHe was fined for verbally abusing a referee.
- verbally agreeThey verbally agreed to the price.
- verbally attackThe coach verbally attacked his players after the loss.
- verbally confirmPlease verbally confirm your booking at the desk.
- verbally expressSome people find it hard to verbally express their feelings.
adverb + adjective
- verbally aggressiveThe customer became verbally aggressive.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We made a verbally agreement.Correct: We made a verbal agreement.