vicariously
Pronunciation
Adverb
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Experiencing something indirectly through imagining or watching someone else do it.
Usage notes
Common in the phrase "live vicariously through" someone.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "She lived _____ through her daughter's travels, since she rarely left home herself."
Answer: vicariously
In your own words, what does "vicariously" mean?
Experiencing something indirectly through imagining or watching someone else do it.
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