economically

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌiːkəˈnɑːmɪkli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē ˌē-kə-/ (ame, mw)

economically — adverb

1. doing something with as little waste of money, time, or materials as possible, w

1.副詞B2
釋義

doing something with as little waste of money, time, or materials as possible, while still achieving the desired outcome.

例句

Niran's grandmother taught him to shop economically by buying only items on sale.

verb + economically: shop / live / run economically

The new heating system runs more economically than the old one, halving the fuel bill.

同義詞
  • thriftily

    more narrowly focused on money-saving, less common

  • frugally

    emphasises simplicity and avoiding luxury; slightly more formal

  • efficiently

    broader — can refer to time, energy, or method, not only cost

  • sparingly

    suggests using very small amounts, sometimes too little

反義詞

文法句型

verb + economically

用法筆記

Often modifies verbs related to spending, using resources, or managing time. Do not confuse with economically (sense 2), which relates to a country's financial system rather than personal or household thrift.

常見錯誤

❌The new engine runs very economic.
✅The new engine runs very economically.
💡'economic' is an adjective about the economy of a country; 'economical' means thrifty, and its adverb form is 'economically'.

2. concerning the production, trade, and financial systems of a country, region, or

2.副詞B1
釋義

concerning the production, trade, and financial systems of a country, region, or society — for example, describing whether a nation is growing, struggling, or stable in terms of its overall wealth.

例句

Thailand's central plains are more economically developed than the northeastern Isan region.

adverb + adjective: economically developed / stable / active

Small businesses struggled economically during the months when consumer spending dropped sharply.

同義詞
  • financially

    more specific to money and funding; 'financially stable' focuses on monetary reserves, while 'economically stable' is broader

  • fiscally

    relates specifically to government taxation and spending; narrower and more formal

  • commercially

    focuses on trade and business activity rather than the whole economic system

文法句型

economically + adjective

economically + adverb

economically, + clause

用法筆記

Common in news reports, academic writing, and policy discussions. Frequently modifies adjectives such as developed, stable, viable, disadvantaged, or active. Can also appear as a sentence adverb at the start of a clause: 'Economically, the policy made little sense.'

常見錯誤

❌The country is growing very economical.
✅The country is growing very economically.
💡'economical' means thrifty (sense 1) and cannot describe a nation's overall financial health.