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English

Pronunciation

Suffix

-ly

  1. Used to form adverbs from adjectives.
    suddenly
  2. Used to form adjectives from nouns, the adjectives having the sense of "like or characteristic of what is denoted by the noun".
    gentlemanly

Translations

  • French: (1): -ment
  • Italian: (1): -mente


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