economically

Everyday

1. Economically means in a way that is about money, trade, jobs and business. tree →
2. Economically means without wasting money, time or materials; using little. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and social studies: a country grows economically, an area is economically poor. In everyday life and science: use water economically, cut the paper economically to waste less. Phrases: economically developed, economically important, live economically.

Examples

• The town is economically important because of its port. tree →
• We packed the boxes economically so nothing was wasted. tree →
• Try to use the glue economically. tree →
• Some countries are richer economically than others. tree →
• Cycling to school is cheap and economically sensible. tree →
• Mum shops economically by buying in bulk. tree →
• "That depends upon wind and weather," said the elf king; "they travel economically. tree →

Note

From economy and economic. Spelling: econom-ic-ally (ends -ically, four syllables after "eco"). "Economic" is about the economy; "economical" means not wasteful; the adverb "economically" covers both. In maths it links to saving money and using the least amount.