What does colloquially mean?
Colloquially means In a colloquial manner..
Colloquially
/kəˈləʊ.kwɪəli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a colloquial manner..
Example Sentences
Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated ungulates.
Known colloquially as the "El," the elevated lines constituted the earliest attempt to remove urban passenger traffic from the streets.
The technical term for the event is “coupling,” but it is known colloquially as the “Shinkansen kiss.” For Japanese rail fans, it’s a big deal. For foreigners, it is a unique insight into the quintessentially Japanese experience of trainspotting.
Synonyms for colloquially
Antonyms for colloquially
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Word Forms
- more colloquially
- most colloquially
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for colloquially?
Common synonyms include informally, conversationally.
What is the opposite of colloquially?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use colloquially in a sentence?
Cattle, colloquially referred to as cows, are domesticated ungulates.
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