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grammatically

A2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ɡræmˈætɪkli/

US

  • /ɡræmˈætɪkli/

Description

"Grammatically" describes something done in a way that follows the rules of grammar, the system that shapes how words come together to make clear sentences. It is not just about spelling. It also includes word order, verb tense, and how different parts of a sentence work together. If a teacher says an essay is not "grammatically correct," they mean there are mistakes in the way the sentences are built. A sentence can use correctly spelled words and still be wrong if the structure does not follow the rules. You can think of grammar as the basic framework that helps language stay clear and easy to understand.

Examples

  1. 1

    Writing errors

    Her email was clear, but it contained a few grammatically incorrect phrases.

  2. 2

    Correct but unnatural

    The sentence is grammatically correct, but it sounds unnatural in everyday speech.

  3. 3

    Acceptable options

    Grammatically, both answers are acceptable, although one is more common.

  4. 4

    Because of

    After "because of," you need a noun phrase, so "because of he was late" is not grammatically possible.

    • Grammar

      because of + noun phrase: for example, "because of the rain" or "because of his delay"

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • grammaticallyadverb