automatically
From Wiktionary
Automatically is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.
Pronunciation [change]
- (UK) IPA: /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ or /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/, SAMPA: /"O:t@U%m{t.Ik(.@)li:/ or /"O:t@%m{t.Ik(.@)li:/
Adverb [change]
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- If something happens automatically, it happens without the need for a person to start it or do anything more.
- The door closed and locked automatically behind him.
- If you sign up for this, you'll automatically be entered in a contest to win a car.
- If you do something automatically, you do it without thinking about it.
- If a man and woman spend time together, you shouldn't automatically assume they're lovers.
- "You're welcome," she said automatically.
