Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ly
Suffix
/li/
Definition
A suffix used to form adverbs indicating manner, degree, or quality.
Examples
- Quickly – She ran quickly to catch the bus.
- Happily – They danced happily at the celebration.
- Carefully – He drove carefully in the rain.
- Suddenly – The lights went out suddenly.
Meaning
The suffix ‘ly’ transforms adjectives into adverbs, allowing us to describe how an action is performed.
Synonyms
- Adverbially
- Methodically
- In a manner
- In a way
