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View synonyms for orally

orally

[ awr-uh-lee ]

adverb

  1. through or by means of speech; vocally:

    The agreement cannot be changed or terminated orally; all changes must be made in writing.

    First written down millenia ago, the ancient Vedic texts continue to be passed down orally even today.

  2. through or by means of the mouth:

    These medications can either be taken orally or injected under the skin.



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  • non·o·ral·ly adverb
  • post·o·ral·ly adverb
  • sub·o·ral·ly adverb
  • un·o·ral·ly adverb

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Example Sentences

He was the first person in the country without a vision disability to pass the bar exam orally.

Manning would likely be prescribed some form of estrogen that would be taken orally, through injection, or by a skin patch.

Nor need the mortgage state that it is thus given; and the fact may be proved orally.

They include all ordinary promises to do things either orally or in writing.

Both kinds of sales may be by deed or sealed contract as well as by parol or orally.

So the next time I see you I shall give you (orally) that "history of a crime," my life.

According to Csar the Druidic philosophy was transmitted orally for the purpose of strengthening the memory.

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