collaterally Definition
- 1as a side effect; in a way that is not directly caused by or intended
- 2with the use of collateral as security
Using collaterally: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "collaterally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The new policy will collaterally affect small businesses.
Example
The bombing campaign was intended to destroy military targets, but it also collaterally damaged civilian infrastructure.
Example
The bank required him to collaterally secure the loan with his car.
collaterally Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for collaterally
- incidentally
- secondarily
- subordinately
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Summary: collaterally in Brief
The adverb 'collaterally' [kəˈlat(ə)rəli] describes something that happens as a side effect or indirectly, and can also refer to using collateral as security. Examples include 'The new policy will collaterally affect small businesses,' and 'The bank required him to collaterally secure the loan with his car.'
