Meaning & use
aurally
By way of hearing; relating to the sense of hearing rather than sight or touch.
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The course tests students aurally by having them identify short pieces of music by ear.
The language app focuses on teaching vocabulary aurally before introducing written text.
A note on using this word
Aurally is easily confused with 'orally,' which relates to speaking or the mouth rather than hearing.
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visually
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