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frankly
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frankly
(adverb)
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frankly
/
ˈ
fræŋkli/
adverb
frankly
/
ˈ
fræŋkli/
adverb
Learner's definition of FRANKLY
:
in an honest and direct way
You can speak
frankly
to us.
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often used to introduce a statement that tells your true opinion, reason, etc.
Frankly
, I think your essay needs more work. [=I am being honest when I tell you that your essay needs more work]
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