ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Compulsorily

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Compulsorily is an adverb meaning In a compulsory manner.

Meaning

In a compulsory manner.

Example Sentences

Soldiers were drafted compulsorily.
These Governments [of Ireland and Northern Ireland] have now announced their intention to introduce measures enabling them compulsorily to purchase the railway.

Synonyms for compulsorily

Depending on context, synonyms include obligatorily, mandatorily.

Antonyms for compulsorily

Common opposites include voluntarily.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include obligatorily, mandatorily, forcibly, mandatory, necessarily, willy-nilly.

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