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Publicly has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Adverb

Definitions
Adverb
1

in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly

"she admitted publicly to being a communist"

2

by the public or the people generally

"publicly provided medical care"

"publicly financed schools"

3

In public, openly, in an open and public manner.

"The mayor decided to publicly apologize for the misunderstanding at a press conference attended by hundreds of reporters."

In plain English: Publicly means doing something openly where anyone can see it happen.

"The mayor publicly announced that the new park would open next summer."

Usage: Use "publicly" to describe actions performed openly or in view of the general community rather than privately. It often contrasts with doing something secretly or behind closed doors.

Example Sentences
"The mayor publicly announced that the new park would open next summer." adv
"She spoke publicly about her new business venture at the town hall meeting." adv
"The politician refused to answer any questions that were asked publicly during the interview." adv
"They decided not to announce their engagement until they could do so privately instead of publicly." adv
See Also
public recitation publicity off message publish peacenik outing j accuse
Related Terms
Antonyms
in private privately

Origin

Publicly comes from adding the suffix "-ly" to the word public. This formation created an adverb meaning "in a way that is open or known by everyone."

Rhyming Words
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