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financially

B2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /faɪnˈænʃəlˌi/

US

  • /ˌfaɪˈnænʃəli/
  • /fəˈnænʃəli/
  • /fɪˈnænʃəli/

Description

"Financially" means in a way that relates to money, costs, income, or support. A person might be "financially secure," meaning they have enough savings and income to feel safe about the future. A business could be "financially unstable," meaning it has trouble paying its bills. You might also talk about being financially ready for retirement, or about how a major purchase could affect you financially. It often appears in conversations about budgets, debt, investments, and a person's or company's money situation.

Examples

  1. 1

    Family planning

    They waited until they were more financially stable before having children.

  2. 2

    Education support

    Her parents supported her financially while she was at medical school.

  3. 3

    Business growth

    The business has grown quickly, but it is still struggling financially.

  4. 4

    Accident impact

    The accident affected the family emotionally and financially.

  5. 5

    Business decision

    Financially, it made no sense to keep the shop open after the rent went up.

  6. 6

    Bankruptcy recovery

    After the bankruptcy, he spent years rebuilding financially.

    • Phrase

      rebuilding financially

      improving your money situation again

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • financiallyadverb