CEFR B2

fatally

adverb

Meaning 1: Death

In a way that causes death.

Examples

  • The victim was fatally wounded in the attack.
  • He was fatally injured when his motorcycle collided with a truck.

Meaning 2: Disaster

In a way that causes complete failure or ruin.

Examples

  • The company was fatally undermined by the scandal.
  • His political career was fatally damaged by the leaked emails.

Pronunciation: /ˈfeɪtəli/

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