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Do adjectives always end in -ly?

No, adjectives do not always end in -ly.

-ly is a common suffix for adverbs, which modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Examples:

* slowly, quickly, happily

However, adjectives have many different endings, including:

* -ful (beautiful, helpful)

* -less (careless, hopeless)

* -ous (dangerous, famous)

* -y (happy, sleepy)

* -ic (fantastic, classic)

* -al (national, original)

And some adjectives have no special endings at all:

* good, bad, big, small, red, blue

So, while some adjectives end in -ly, this is not a universal rule. It's important to pay attention to the specific word and its function in a sentence to determine whether it is an adjective or an adverb.

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