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What do you call a word that ends with LY?

A word that ends with "LY" is typically called an adverb.

Adverbs are words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often describe how, when, where, or to what extent something happens.

Examples of adverbs ending in "LY":

* Quickly

* Slowly

* Happily

* Sadly

* Easily

* Loudly

* Gently

* Carefully

While most words ending in "LY" are adverbs, there are some exceptions. Some words ending in "LY" might be nouns, like "rally" or "family," or adjectives, like "ugly" or "holy."

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