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Orally

Verb / ˈɔ:rʌli: / Another word for orally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the mouth or spoken words

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Example sentences

  1. The teacher asked the students to present their reports orally.
  2. The medication can be taken orally or through injection.
  3. The lawyer argued his case orally before the judge.
  4. The news was transmitted orally from one person to another.
  5. The singer performed the song orally for the first time.

Quotes

  • 'Oral storytelling is an art that's been around as long as language. The oral tradition – telling stories, passing them down from generation to generation – is a very human thing.' - Sarah Kay
  • 'The oral tradition was my everything: the stories, the poetry, the lessons.' - Joy Harjo
  • 'By learning oral history, young people can better understand their own identity and feel more connected to their own generation and the generations before them.' - Sandra Day O'Connor

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