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What is the meaning of suffix ly?

The suffix "-ly" is used to form adverbs from adjectives.

Here's how it works:

* Adjectives describe nouns: *beautiful*, *happy*, *slow*

* Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs: *beautifully*, *happily*, *slowly*

Examples:

* Adjective: *quick*

* Adverb: *quickly*

* Adjective: *gentle*

* Adverb: *gently*

* Adjective: *careful*

* Adverb: *carefully*

Important Notes:

* Some words that end in "-ly" are not adverbs but adjectives (e.g., *friendly*, *lovely*, *ugly*).

* Not all adverbs end in "-ly" (e.g., *very*, *quite*, *too*).

* Adding "-ly" to an adjective doesn't always create an adverb (e.g., *daily*, *weekly*).

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