automatically

From Wiktionary

automatically is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

[change] Pronunciation

• (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:/

[change] Adverb

Positive automatically

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. 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.

2. 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.

[change] Related words

• automatic
• automate