financially
/faɪˈnæn.ʃəl.i/ IELTSAcademic
adverb
In a way that relates to money, costs, or a person's finances. It can also mean having enough money to live or pay for things.
- She is financially independent now.
- The company is financially strong.
- They were not financially prepared for the move.
Adinary Nuance
Financially is about money, income, costs, and financial condition. It is more specific than economically, which can also mean related to a country's economy or efficiency. In everyday English, financially is the safer choice when you mean someone's money situation.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- về tài chính
- Spanish
- financieramente
- Chinese
- 在财务上
- Japanese
- 経済的に
- Korean
- 재정적으로
Etymology
Financially comes from financial, which comes from finance. Finance entered English from French in the 1500s, with roots in Latin.
Common phrases
financially stablefinancially independentfinancially securefinancially responsible
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Frequently asked questions
- Is financially formal or informal?
- It is neutral and common in both business and everyday English.
- What is the difference between financially and economically?
- Financially is about money matters. Economically is broader and can mean about the economy or efficiency.
- Can I say financially independent?
- Yes. It means you can support yourself without help from others.
- How do I use financially in a sentence?
- Use it before an adjective or verb phrase: 'She is financially ready.'