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- [need-lis]
- /ˈnid lɪs/
- /ˈniːd.ləs.li/
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- [need-lis]
- /ˈnid lɪs/
Definitions of needlessly word
- adjective needlessly unnecessary; not needed or wanted: a needless waste of food. 1
- noun needlessly In a needless manner. 1
- adverb needlessly unnecessarily 1
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Origin of needlessly
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
First recorded in 1175-1225, needless is from the Middle English word nedles. See need, -less
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Parts of speech for Needlessly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
needlessly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% 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.
needlessly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for needlessly
adverb needlessly
- unnecessarily — not necessary or essential; needless; unessential.
- pointless — without a point: a pointless pen.
- fruitlessly — In a fruitless manner.
- inessentially — In an inessential way.
- uselessly — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
Antonyms for needlessly
adverb needlessly
- necessarily — by or of necessity; as a matter of compulsion or requirement: You don't necessarily have to attend.
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