automatically

Automatically is on the Academic Word List.

(UK) IPA ^(key): /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.