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Officially əˈfɪʃəli Told Adverb Bre Library Opened Local

Word officially
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / əˈfɪʃəli / NAmE / əˈfɪʃəli /
Example
  • the library will be officially opened by the local mp.
  • we haven't yet been told officially about the closure.
  • the college is not an officially recognized english language school.
  • many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless.
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officially

(adverb)BrE / əˈfɪʃəli / NAmE / əˈfɪʃəli /
  1. publicly and by somebody who is in a position of authority
    • The library will be officially opened by the local MP.
    • We haven't yet been told officially about the closure.
    • The college is not an officially recognized English language school.
  2. according to a particular set of rules, laws, etc.
    • Many of those living on the streets are not officially homeless.
    • I'm not officially supposed to be here.
  3. according to information that has been told to the public but that may not be true
    • Officially, he resigned because of bad health.
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