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What are adverbs ending in -ly?

Adverbs ending in "-ly" are a large and diverse group. They are formed by adding "-ly" to an adjective, and they modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Here are some examples:

Common Examples:

* Quickly: She walked quickly down the street.

* Slowly: He spoke slowly and deliberately.

* Happily: The children played happily in the park.

* Sadly: She looked at the photo sadly.

* Clearly: I can clearly see the problem.

* Nicely: The food was cooked nicely.

* Beautifully: The flowers were arranged beautifully.

* Loudly: The music played loudly.

* Softly: She whispered softly in his ear.

* Carefully: He handled the fragile vase carefully.

Other Examples:

* Badly: The play was written badly.

* Beautifully: She sings beautifully.

* Bravely: The soldier fought bravely.

* Curiously: The dog looked at me curiously.

* Diligently: She worked diligently on her project.

* Easily: He solved the puzzle easily.

* Exactly: I know exactly what you mean.

* Finally: He finally finished his homework.

* Fortunately: Fortunately, nobody was hurt in the accident.

* Honestly: I honestly don't know the answer.

* Loudly: The dog barked loudly.

* Nicely: She dressed nicely for the occasion.

* Perfectly: He spoke perfectly in French.

* Possibly: It's possibly true, but I'm not sure.

* Sadly: The news was sadly received.

* Seriously: Are you seriously considering leaving?

* Slightly: The dress was slightly too big.

* Truly: I truly believe in you.

* Usually: He usually goes to bed early.

* Warmly: She greeted me warmly.

Exceptions:

It's important to note that not all adverbs ending in "-ly" are formed by adding "-ly" to an adjective. Some words have "-ly" as part of their root, and they are not formed from adjectives.

* Likely: It is likely to rain today.

* Only: I only have one apple left.

* Daily: I exercise daily.

Let me know if you would like me to provide more examples or discuss a specific type of adverb ending in "-ly"!

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