What "-ly" Means:
* Adverb Formation: The suffix "-ly" is most commonly used to turn adjectives into adverbs.
* Example: "slow" (adjective) becomes "slowly" (adverb)
Examples of "-ly" Words:
* Commonly Used:
* happily
* quickly
* slowly
* easily
* clearly
* kindly
* sadly
* truly
* generally
* Less Common but Still Important:
* artfully
* bitterly
* constantly
* diligently
* enthusiastically
* gracefully
* hilariously
* incredibly
* mysteriously
* perfectly
* seriously
* thoughtfully
Finding More "-ly" Words:
* Look in Dictionaries: Dictionaries usually list words ending in "-ly" under the "-ly" entry.
* Think of Adjectives: Start with an adjective, and add "-ly" to create the adverb form.
* Explore Literature: Read books and articles - you'll encounter many "-ly" words in everyday language.
A Few Things to Note:
* Not All "-ly" Words are Adverbs: While "-ly" is commonly used for adverbs, some words ending in "-ly" are actually adjectives (e.g., "friendly," "lovely").
* Exceptions: Some adjectives already end in "-ly" and don't form adverbs by adding "-ly" (e.g., "holy").
Let me know if you'd like to explore specific types of "-ly" words (e.g., adverbs of time, adverbs of manner).