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    what does the suffix ly mean

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    +1  Views: 1091 Answers: 2 Posted: 12 years ago
    Klubber

    "LY" changes an adjective into an adverb. For example: He has a BAD (adj.) cut. Or to use bad as an adverb, one would say: He is BADLY (adverb) cut.
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      "LY" describes the manner in which something occurs.  HOW.
      He drove carefully (wrecklessly).  She ate quickly.  (slowly, neatly, greedily)  He denied the accusations stubbornly (loudly, guiltily).  They usually (regularly, generally) go out on Friday evening.   

      12 years ago. Rating: 4
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        millie111

        My words exact"ly"!;-)...No cool answer Bob!...(serious"ly")!;-)lol!
        commented 12 years ago
        Bob/PKB

        "Thank you, Handsome," Bob/PKB responded, sweetly.
        commented 12 years ago
        Bob/PKB

        Real handsome and lovely come from inside. You're a prince charming. :D
        commented 12 years ago

        Ly is subjective adverb that helps define the degree to whick your verb is done..Like good, better, and best.

        12 years ago. Rating: 2
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