easy
Running is a physical activity.
What does Physical mean?
related to the body.
Dictionary definition
Related to the body rather than feelings or ideas.
Example sentences
Physical in a sentence
medium
The doctor checked the student’s physical health.
hard
The lesson compared physical changes with changes in feelings or ideas.
Writing practice
Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice physical in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.
Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Practice the meaning of Physical
Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
Question 1 of 3
Practice 1
What does physical mean?
Physical means related to the body.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses physical correctly?
The correct sentence uses physical in a way that matches its meaning.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to physical?
Bodily is close in meaning to physical.
Practice complete
Nice work!
You completed 3 questions.
Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey
Physical
Voice settings
Sounds like
fiz · ih · kul · strongest beat: fiz
Tap each sound part, then blend the whole word together.
Learn
WordPhysical.
Partadjective.
MeaningPhysical means related to the body.
ExampleExample: Running is a physical activity.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- fiz · ih · kul
- Strongest beat
- fiz
- Ending
- kul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on fiz.
Your turn
Say Physical
Record a short attempt, then compare it with the Coach. Your recording stays on this device and is not uploaded.
Coach
My attempt
Ready when you are.
Nice work—you practiced physical.
Synonyms
Words like Physical
bodilySimilar meaning.
materialSimilar meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mentalOpposite or contrasting meaning.
emotionalOpposite or contrasting meaning.
Synonym practice
Want to practice physical synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Running is a physical activity," then compare close word choices. Practice physical synonyms.
Word family
Physical word family
Base word
physical
adverb
physically
Related word form.
noun
physicality
Related word form.
Related words
Explore related words
Learning activities
Practice Physical and explore more word games
Cards labelled “Practice PHYSICAL” keep this word in focus. Explore cards open games with other words.
Practice PHYSICAL
Sentence Builder
Write your own sentence with this word and revise with checklist feedback.
Write a sentence with PHYSICAL
Explore · Spelling
Spell Hive
Hear the word, type the spelling, and use spoken clues when needed.
Practice spelling
Explore · Definitions
Define the Word Hive
Choose the meaning that fits and get instant feedback.
Practice definitions
Explore · Matching
Vocabulary Match
Pair words with meanings and review misses with dictionary links.
Match meanings
Explore · Context
Context Clue Challenge
Use sentence clues to choose the word that fits the meaning.
Use context clues
Practice PHYSICAL
Synonym Search
Compare meanings in a question that includes PHYSICAL.
Practice PHYSICAL
Explore · Scramble
Scrambled Bees
Rebuild words from mixed-up letters for spelling practice.
Rebuild words