formally vs officially what difference
what is difference between formally and officially
English
Etymology
formal + -ly
Pronunciation
- (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfɔɹməli/
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfɔːməli/
- Homophone: formerly (nonrhotic accents)
Adverb
formally (comparative more formally, superlative most formally)
- In a formal manner.
- He was dressed too formally for the occasion.
- In accordance with official procedure.
- He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
- In accordance with rigorous rules.
- He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.
Antonyms
- informally
Translations
See also
- officially
English
Etymology
From official + -ly.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /əˈfɪʃəli/
- Hyphenation: of‧fi‧cial‧ly
Adverb
officially (comparative more officially, superlative most officially)
- In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.
- Antonyms: inofficially, unofficially
- (slang) Thoroughly, completely.
Translations
See also
- formally
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