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Dictionary: frank·ly   (frăngk') pronunciation
adv.
  1. In a frank manner; candidly.
  2. In truth; honestly: Frankly, I don't care.

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adv

Definition: very honestly
Antonyms: deviously, dishonestly, insincerely, secretively


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pronunciation

IN BRIEF: adv. - (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that; Candidly; Sincerely; Plainly.

pronunciation It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.

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The adverb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
  Synonyms: honestly, candidly
  Derived from adjective: frank (meaning #1)


 
 
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