financially

adverb

fi·​nan·​cial·​ly fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce financially (audio)
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: with respect to money : from a financial point of view
The company struggled financially for many years.
He has made some smart investments, so he's doing very well financially.
a financially stable organization
Someone who buys extensive liability insurance for his car may drive too fast because he feels financially protected.E. S. Browning
Even companies that are financially fit often don't feel like taking the risk of ramping up operations and hiring more workers.Barbara Kiviat

Examples of financially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Christopher was the youngest of seven siblings and a hard worker who financially helped his parents after his father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Ruby told KXAS. Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024 Proceedings were derailed earlier this year after one of those co-defendants, GOP operative Michael Roman, claimed Willis and Wade had an improper romantic relationship and alleged Willis financially benefited from it. Jared Eggleston, CBS News, 3 June 2024 Quite the opposite: According to new research, nearly half of master’s degree programs actually leave students financially worse off. Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 31 May 2024 Biden and Harris plan to speak at Girard College, a majority Black boarding school for students grades 1-12 who come from financially limited households. Fritz Farrow, ABC News, 29 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for financially 

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Word History

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of financially was in 1795

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“Financially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financially. Accessed 7 Jun. 2024.

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