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Publically vs. Publicly: What's the Difference?

Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 30, 2023
Publically is an incorrect spelling of Publicly. Publicly means in an open manner or in the view of everyone.

Which is correct: Publically or Publicly

How to spell Publicly?

Publically is Incorrect

Publicly is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of "public" and simply add "-ly."
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Oct 30, 2023
There's no extra "al" in "publicly."
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Oct 30, 2023
It's like "quickly" where you drop the "k" and add "-ly."
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Oct 30, 2023
Remember: the adverbial suffix is simply "-ly."
Sara Rehman
Oct 30, 2023
"Public" is the base; just tag on the usual "-ly" for adverbs.
Janet White
Oct 30, 2023
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Publically and Publicly Definitions

Publically

Publically is an incorrect spelling of Publicly.
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Sep 13, 2023

Publicly

In a public manner; openly.
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Publicly

By or with consent of the public.
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Publicly

In public, openly, in an open and public manner.
Criticize someone publicly
Publicly announce something
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Publicly

By, for, or on behalf of the public.
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Publicly

With exposure to popular view or notice; without concealment; openly; as, property publicly offered for sale; an opinion publicly avowed; a declaration publicly made.
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Publicly

In the name of the community.
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Publicly

In a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly;
She admitted publicly to being a communist
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Publicly

By the public or the people generally;
Publicly provided medical care
Publicly financed schools
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FAQs

Why is it called Publicly?

It derives from "public," meaning open to all people, with the adverbial suffix "-ly."
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the verb form of Publicly?

There isn't a verb form of "publicly." The base word is "public."
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Which conjunction is used with Publicly?

Any conjunction can be used, depending on the sentence's context.
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What is the pronunciation of Publicly?

"PUB-lick-ly."
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the singular form of Publicly?

Publicly is an adverb and does not have a singular form.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the root word of Publicly?

The root word is "public."
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Oct 30, 2023

Which vowel is used before Publicly?

No vowel is typically used before "publicly."
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Oct 30, 2023

Which preposition is used with Publicly?

Depends on context, e.g., "publicly on TV."
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Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly an adverb?

Yes.
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Oct 30, 2023

Which article is used with Publicly?

As an adverb, "publicly" typically doesn't need an article before it.
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Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly a countable noun?

No, it's an adverb.
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Oct 30, 2023

Is the word Publicly imperative?

No.
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Oct 30, 2023

How many syllables are in Publicly?

Three.
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Oct 30, 2023

What part of speech is Publicly?

Adverb.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the opposite of Publicly?

Privately.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the first form of Publicly?

Not applicable as Publicly is an adverb.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the plural form of Publicly?

Adverbs, including "publicly," do not have plural forms.
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Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly a noun or adjective?

Neither, publicly is an adverb.
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Oct 30, 2023

Is the Publicly term a metaphor?

No.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Publicly?

The first syllable, "Pub."
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Oct 30, 2023

Which determiner is used with Publicly?

Determiners are typically not used directly with "publicly."
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Oct 30, 2023

How do we divide Publicly into syllables?

Pub-lic-ly.
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Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly an abstract noun?

No.
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Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly a negative or positive word?

Neutral; the connotation depends on context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly a vowel or consonant?

"Publicly" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the second form of Publicly?

Not applicable.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is the third form of Publicly?

Not applicable.
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Oct 30, 2023

How is Publicly used in a sentence?

"She publicly stated her opinion on the matter."
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Oct 30, 2023

Is Publicly a collective noun?

No.
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Oct 30, 2023

What is another term for Publicly?

Openly.
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Oct 30, 2023
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