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-ly

1 -ly /li/ adverb suffix
1 -ly
/li/
adverb suffix
Britannica Dictionary definition of -LY
: in a (specified) period of time
: to a (specified) degree or extent
: in a (specified) place in a series
2 -ly /li/ adjective suffix
2 -ly
/li/
adjective suffix
Britannica Dictionary definition of -LY
: similar in appearance, manner, or nature to a (specified) person
: characterized by regular occurrence in (specified) periods of time