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Definitions of -ly word

suffix -ly -ly is added to adjectives to form adverbs that indicate the manner or nature of something. 0
suffix -ly -ly is added to nouns to form adjectives that describe someone or something as being like or typical of a particular kind of person or thing. 0
suffix -ly -ly is added to nouns referring to periods of time to form adjectives or adverbs that say how often something happens or is done. 0
suffix forming adjectives -ly having the nature or qualities of 0
suffix forming adjectives -ly occurring at certain intervals; every 0
suffix forming adverbs -ly in a certain manner; to a certain degree 0

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adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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