efficiently

Everyday

In a way that gets a job done well without wasting time, energy, money or materials. tree →

In the lessons

In science, efficiently means using energy well: LED bulbs turn electricity into light efficiently. In maths, working efficiently means using a quick method, like the column method instead of counting. In everyday life, a team that works efficiently finishes fast without fuss. Phrases: «work efficiently», «use energy efficiently», «run efficiently».

Examples

• She tidied her room quickly and efficiently. tree →
• LED bulbs use electricity more efficiently than old bulbs. tree →
• Use the column method to add the numbers efficiently. tree →
• The team worked efficiently and finished early. tree →
• The new boiler heats the house more efficiently. tree →
• Bees collect nectar very efficiently. tree →

Note

Adverb from «efficient»; noun: efficiency. Trap: «efficiently» (no waste) is not the same as «effectively» (it works). Spelling: «-cie-», like «sufficient».