automatically (A2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
Definition
Happening or done by itself, without needing direct human control.
Examples
The lights turn on automatically at sunset.
This software updates automatically every week.
He reacted automatically to the loud noise.
How to Use automatically
- automatically do something (collocation)
- To perform an action by itself or without human help. — "The camera settings adjust automatically to get the best picture."
- automatically happen (collocation)
- For an event or process to occur without direct human intervention. — "When you press this button, the door opens automatically."
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