What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
compulsorily
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is compulsorily while driving. [compulsorily: adverb]
Example
The company was ordered to pay the fine compulsorily for violating safety regulations. [compulsorily: adverb]
obligatorily
Example
As a doctor, I am obligatorily bound to maintain patient confidentiality. [obligatorily: adverb]
Example
The students are obligatorily required to attend the orientation session. [obligatorily: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Obligatorily is more commonly used than compulsorily in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between compulsorily and obligatorily?
Compulsorily is more formal than obligatorily, which can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
