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- [fit-lee]
- /ˈfɪt li/
- /ˈfɪtlɪ/
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- [fit-lee]
- /ˈfɪt li/
Definitions of fitly word
- adverb fitly in a proper or suitable manner. 1
- adverb fitly at a proper or suitable time. 1
- noun fitly In a fit manner; suitably; properly; commodiously; conveniently. 1
- adverb fitly in a proper manner or place or at a proper time 0
- adverb fitly in a fit manner; suitably 0
- adverb fitly at the right time 0
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Origin of fitly
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; fit1 + -ly
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Parts of speech for Fitly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fitly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
fitly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fitly
adv fitly
- appropriately — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
- thus — in the way just indicated; in this way: Stated thus, the problem seems trivial.
- properly — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
- therefore — in consequence of that; as a result; consequently: I think; therefore I am.
- subsequently — occurring or coming later or after (often followed by to): subsequent events; Subsequent to their arrival in Chicago, they bought a new car.
Antonyms for fitly
adv fitly
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- inaccurate — not accurate; incorrect or untrue.
- incorrectly — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
adverb fitly
- erroneously — In an erroneous manner.