-ly
Old Englishin the manner of
Suffix · means "in the manner of"
About the suffix -ly
An Old English suffix that converts adjectives into adverbs. It is the single most common adverb-forming suffix in the language.
Roots often paired with -ly
Associated Words · 607
really
in truth; very; used to emphasize
actually
(modal) In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively
probably
very likely; almost certainly
finally
after a long time or at the end
especially
to a greater degree; particularly
simply
in a straightforward way; merely; completely
certainly
In a way which is certain; with certainty
recently
a short time ago
usually
under normal circumstances; most of the time
exactly
precisely; used to express agreement
particularly
especially; to a notable degree
suddenly
quickly and without warning; all at once
eventually
At some later time, after a long time or difficulties
directly
In a straight or immediate way; without anything intervening
immediately
without delay; at once
absolutely
Completely and without qualification; used to express strong agreement
completely
(manner) In a complete manner
generally
in most cases; without being specific
easily
without difficulty
slowly
At a slow pace
obviously
clearly; in a way easily seen or understood
mostly
Mainly or chiefly; for the most part
slightly
To a small extent or degree
relatively
In comparison with something else; fairly