alphabetically

alphabetically — adverb

1. in the sequence set by the letters A to Z, so names, words, or items are placed

1.副詞B2
釋義

in the sequence set by the letters A to Z, so names, words, or items are placed by their first letter and then the next ones.

例句

The librarian shelved the new picture books alphabetically by author name.

verb + alphabetically for sorting by name

All the students were listed alphabetically on the classroom wall chart.

passive: be listed alphabetically

同義詞
  • in alphabetical order

    the closest longer phrase; more explicit than the single adverb

  • by letter

    informal and less precise; often used in quick spoken instructions

  • from A to Z

    common informal phrase for the usual English alphabetical direction

反義詞

文法句型

verb + alphabetically

be + past participle + alphabetically

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs for sorting or showing lists, such as arrange, list, file, order, and appear. It usually refers to names, titles, places, or other written items rather than physical objects with no labels.

常見錯誤

The files are in alphabetic.
The files are in alphabetical order.' / 'The files are arranged alphabetically.
💡use 'alphabetically' as an adverb, not after 'in'.