# verbal vs verbally

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### verbal
*adjective · IPA /ˈvɜː.bəl/ · frequency rank #8,225*
Of or relating to words.

### verbally
*adverb · frequency rank #17,054*
In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.

## Source
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