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automatically

From Wiktionary
automatically is on the Academic Word List.

Word parts

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automatic + -ally

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA (key): /ˈɔːtəʊˌmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ or /ˈɔːtəˌmætɪk(.ə)li/
  • (US) IPA (key): /ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪk(.ə)li/ or [ˌɔː.ɾəˈmæɾ.ɪk(.ə)li]
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Adverb

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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.
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