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phys·i·cal·ly | \ ˈfi-zi-k(ə-)lē 
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\Definition of physically
1 : in a physical manner : in accord with physical laws
It seemed that such long distance flights would be physically impossible without a highly energy-efficient form of soaring.— Henri Weimerskirch
2 : in respect to the body
a physically demanding job Just two weeks before his death, Belushi was physically ejected from an L.A. convenience store at 2 a.m. when he insisted on buying liquor after hours.— Peter Carlson I loved it; but I was physically exhausted when I walked out of that studio on Sunday nights …— Brent Musberger
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physically
adverbEnglish Language Learners Definition of physically
: related to or involving the body or physical form
—used to say what can truly happen or be done by physical effort
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The first known use of physically was circa 1528
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