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What words end in suffix ly?

Words ending in the suffix "-ly" are adverbs. Here are some examples:

Commonly used adverbs:

* Quickly

* Slowly

* Nicely

* Sadly

* Happily

* Warmly

* Truly

* Kindly

* Really

* Perfectly

* Clearly

* Easily

* Totally

* Generally

* Finally

Other adverbs ending in "-ly":

* Warmly

* Hourly

* Daily

* Weekly

* Monthly

* Yearly

* Likely

* Possibly

* Certainly

* Absolutely

* Hopefully

* Actually

* Occasionally

* Frequently

* Rarely

This is just a small sample; there are many more words ending in "-ly"!

Remember: The "-ly" suffix usually transforms an adjective into an adverb. For example:

* Happy (adjective) becomes Happily (adverb)

* Slow (adjective) becomes Slowly (adverb)

* Kind (adjective) becomes Kindly (adverb)

Let me know if you'd like to see more examples or explore a specific category of adverbs.

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