What happens when you add -ly to a noun?

Adding "-ly" to a noun doesn't directly create a new word in English. Here's why:

* "-ly" is primarily used to form adverbs: Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They tell us how, when, where, or to what extent something is done.

* Nouns describe things: They name people, places, things, or ideas.

Examples:

* Noun: "day"

* Adverb: "daily" (meaning "every day" or "happening every day")

What Happens Instead:

* Adding "-ly" to nouns can sometimes create misspellings: For example, "friendly" is not formed by adding "-ly" to "friend." It's a separate word.

* To modify nouns, you need adjectives: Adjectives describe nouns. For example: "beautiful day," "old friend."

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