# mental vs mentally

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### mental
*adjective · IPA /ˈmɛn.təl/ · frequency rank #1,565*
Of or relating to the mind or specifically the total emotional and intellectual response of an individual to external reality.

### mentally
*adverb · IPA /ˈmɛntəli/ · frequency rank #5,144*
In a mental manner; an idea thought out in one's mind, as opposed to an idea spoken orally.

## Source
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