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Historically
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Simple meaning
What does Historically mean?
Historically means in relation to history or the past.
Dictionary definition
In a way that relates to history or to what happened in the past.
Example sentences
Historically in a sentence
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Historically, many people traveled by horse.
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Historically, the river helped the town grow.
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Historically, changes in tools and transportation shaped how communities worked and learned.
Synonyms
Words like Historically
in the pastDuring earlier times.
traditionallyIn a way passed down over time.
formerlyAt an earlier time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
currentlyAt the present time.
presentlyNow or soon.
futurelyA rare word meaning in the future; usually say 'in the future'.
Word family
Historically word family
Base word
historically
adjective
historical
Related to history.
noun
history
The study of past events.
noun
historian
A person who studies history.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does historically mean?
Historically describes something from a history or past-time view.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to historically?
Historically often means from the view of past events.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses historically correctly?
Historically fits a sentence that looks at past events or patterns.
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