economically (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/, /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkli/

Definition

In a way that relates to economics or the economy; in a way that is efficient and avoids waste.

Examples

• The new policy aims to boost the economy and create jobs.

• We need to manage our resources more economically.

• The country's economy is growing at a steady pace.

How to Use economically

economically viable (collocation)

Able to be done in a way that makes money. — "The project is not economically viable in the long term."

economically active (collocation)

Engaged in work or business. — "The country has a large population of economically active people."

economically depressed (collocation)

Suffering from a lack of economic activity and prosperity. — "They are trying to revitalize the economically depressed area."

Synonyms of economically

Words with a similar meaning to economically:

• cheaply
• frugally
• efficiently
• profitably

Antonyms of economically

Words with the opposite meaning to economically:

• wastefully
• expensively

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