{
    "term": "formally",
    "partOfSpeech": "adverb",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "in a very correct way that is suitable for official or important occasions",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "‘How do you do?’ she said formally."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "officially; in a way that follows an agreed or official way of doing things",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The accounts were formally approved by the board."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "through lessons, exams, etc. received in a school, college or university rather than just through practical experience",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Although not formally trained as an art historian, he is widely respected for his knowledge of the period."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "in the way that something appears or is presented",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Formally, the distinction between town and country workers was clear, but in practice there was some overlap."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "in a regular manner, according to a clear, exact plan",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The gardens were formally arranged."
                }
            ],
            "synonyms": "informally"
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈfɔːməli/",
                "audio": "fo/formally/formally__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈfɔːrməli/",
                "audio": "fo/formally/formally__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}