automatic + -ally

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1. If something happensautomatically, it happens without the need for a person to start it or do anything more.

   The door closed and lockedautomatically behind him.

   If you sign up for this, you'llautomatically be entered in a contest to win a car.

2. If you do somethingautomatically, you do it without thinking about it.

   If a man and woman spend time together, you shouldn'tautomatically assume they're lovers.

   "You're welcome," she saidautomatically.