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officially

officially

Meaning of officially

in a formal or authorized way

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British English/əˈfɪʃəli/
American English/əˈfɪʃəli/
Russian transcription[ɐfʲɪt͡sɨˈalʲnə]
officially
officially - официально
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officially with Russian translation

officially usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Школа была официально закрыта на праздник.

The school was officially closed for the holiday.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Ему официально сказали покинуть здание.

He was officially told to leave the building.

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officially belongs to the topic "Top 5000". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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onlineонлайн
togetherвместе
oftenчасто
rarelyредко
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What's the difference between officially / formally / legally

🇬🇧English
officially

официально — in a formal or authorized way

B1Often

The school was officially closed for the holiday.

Школа была официально закрыта на праздник.

O
🇬🇧English
officially

the base meaning: in a formal or authorized way

B1Very Often

The results were officially announced yesterday.

Результаты были официально объявлены вчера.

F
🇬🇧English
formally

emphasizes correct procedure or conventional form, not necessarily official authority

B1Very Often

She formally accepted the invitation.

Она официально приняла приглашение.

L
🇬🇧English
legally

means according to the law; may be official in a legal sense, but focuses on law rather than formality

B1Very Often

You are now legally required to register.

Теперь вы обязаны зарегистрироваться по закону.

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officially translation: официально. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce officially

/əˈfɪʃəli/

officially translation

официально

officially examples

The school was officially closed for the holiday.

officially transcription

/əˈfɪʃəli/, /əˈfɪʃəli/

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officially meaning: what does it mean?

in a formal or authorized way

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officially is pronounced as /əˈfɪʃəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

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The school was officially closed for the holiday. Translation: Школа была официально закрыта на праздник.

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