How do you use "technically"?
It has similar meaning to actually.
Thank you
Answers · 3
1
After "technically", you say something that is true in theory, but false in practice.
Examples:
* Technically, tomatoes are berries. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomato)
* Technically, Rihanna has sold more music than Elvis Presley. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists)
* Technically, Queen Elizabeth's birthday is 21 April. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen%27s_Official_Birthday)
A joke about this: https://xkcd.com/1475/
1
Hey, we can use it when we want to talk about something according to the facts
For example
Technically you can't get a bus without buying a ticket but if you are sneaky enough you can do it.
This sentences means that according to the facts you cannot get a bus without a ticket because it is against the law however if you are sneaky enough you can do it.
Hopefully this helps, if you have any other questions let me know!
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!