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physically

/ˈfɪz.ɪ.kli/ adverb A2
  1. In a physical manner.
  2. According to the laws of physics.
  3. Using physical force.
  4. Directly, rather than automatically or similar. (informal) · After the software updated, I had to go in and physically change all the settings back to the way I wanted them.
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“My dear friend,” said Caderousse, “eat of my bread, and take my advice; you will be none the worse off, physically or morally.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 834 · C1
Her mother said, “Just remember that farm labor is physically demanding, so start preparing your body now.”
A Gap Year on a Farm, p. 1 · B2
Running a busy food stall is physically demanding, and the working hours are incredibly long.
The Heart of Singapore: Hawker Culture, p. 1 · B2
Reclaiming the fading art of traditional navigation offers a potent antidote to our increasingly automated and physically detached modern existence.
In Praise of the Paper Map, p. 1 · C2

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