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on october 23 2008, at 10 year old i need help on my homework I need to find out what the suffix "ly" means. Can you help me????
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe meaning of -ly is in the matter of. For instance, fluently means in the matter of being fluent.
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What is the suffix meaning of ecstatically?
the suffix is -ly and it turns the word into an adverb.
What is the suffix of the word anomaly?
anomaly has to suffix. even though it ends it ly, it does not represent the meaning of that suffix.
How many syllables in quietly?
Qui-Et-Ly=Quietly. So, meaning that there are three syllables in the word quietly.
What is the suffix of promptly?
The suffix in promptly is -ly. The -ly changes prompt to an adverb.
What is the suffix of the word unfortunately?
A suffix is the ending of a word. The suffix of the word, unfortunately, is -ly.
What is the suffix in word sagely?
The suffix in the word "sagely" is "-ly."
What is the suffix meaning of ecstatically?
the suffix is -ly and it turns the word into an adverb.
What is the suffix meaning for annually?
The suffix "-ly" added to the word "annual" means "occurring every year" or "in a yearly manner."
What is the suffix of the word anomaly?
anomaly has to suffix. even though it ends it ly, it does not represent the meaning of that suffix.
What is the root word of merely?
The root word of "merely" is "mere," which means only or just.
In the word directly what is the suffix?
-ly. A suffix is an ending that can be tacked onto a word to give it a different meaning or make it a different part of speech. For example, -ly turns "Direct" from an adjective (in this case), into an adverb.
What is the meaning of adverbs of matter?
the way someone behaves usually ends with ly. Ex: quickly, friendly, etc.
How many syllables in quietly?
Qui-Et-Ly=Quietly. So, meaning that there are three syllables in the word quietly.
Why is nearly an adverb?
The adjective form is near (near by, or close). Adding -LY makes it an adverb, meaning "closely" or "almost."
How do you figure a sale increase over last year sales?
(TY-LY)/LY=%increase TY = This Year LY = Last Year (TY-LY)/LY=%increase TY = This Year LY = Last Year
What is the suffix of promptly?
The suffix in promptly is -ly. The -ly changes prompt to an adverb.
Is spindly an adverb?
No, it is not, despite the -LY ending. Spindly is an adjective, meaning slender, elongated, especially indicating a delicate or frail nature.
