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distinctly

UK/dɪ'stɪŋ(k)tlɪ/US/dis'tiŋktli/
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Definitions

adv.

Clearly and unmistakably.

明显地,清楚地

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
distinctnot, apart, away
+
-lystand, set, place
=distinctly

distinct (clear) + -ly (adverb) = in a clear, unmistakable way.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    I distinctly remember locking the door this morning.

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