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- [lee-thuh l]
- /ˈli θəl/
- /ˈliːθ.li/
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- [lee-thuh l]
- /ˈli θəl/
Definitions of lethally word
- adjective lethally of, relating to, or causing death; deadly; fatal: a lethal weapon; a lethal dose. 1
- adjective lethally made or carried out to cause death: a lethal chamber; a lethal attack. 1
- adjective lethally causing great harm or destruction: The disclosures were lethal to his candidacy. 1
- noun lethally In a lethal manner, in manner which is or will be fatal. 1
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Origin of lethally
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < Latin lētālis, equivalent to lēt(um) death + -ālis -al1; spelling (hence pronunciation) with -h- by association with Greek lḗthē oblivion
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Parts of speech for Lethally
noun
adjective
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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lethally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
lethally usage trend in Literature
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adverb lethally
- fatally — in a manner leading to death or disaster: He was injured fatally in the accident.
- mortally — subject to death; having a transitory life: all mortal creatures.
- terminally — situated at or forming the end or extremity of something: a terminal feature of a vista.
- incurably — not curable; that cannot be cured, remedied, or corrected: an incurable disease.
- critically — inclined to find fault or to judge with severity, often too readily.
Antonyms for lethally
adverb lethally
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
Top questions with lethally
- how much does it cost to lethally inject someone?
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