Suffixes (-y, -ly, -ily)
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scratchy |
The paint on the old car was very scratchy.
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silently |
The leaves fell silently from the trees.
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merrily |
I like the hymn, 'Ding, dong merrily on high!'.
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squirmy |
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velvety |
The lawn was velvety and smooth.
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rapidly |
Single celled microorganisms that can reproduce rapidly.
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secretly |
She secretly put the hid the present in the drawer.
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greedily |
The dog ate it's food greedily.
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squeaky |
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seriously |
Team captains take their responsibilities very seriously.
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fluently |
I am bi-lingual because I can speak two languages fluently.
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hastily |
At the end of the party, she hastily said her goodbyes.
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wealthy |
The wealthy businessman had become a tycoon.
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skinny |
And look - a skinny black leg!
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eagerly |
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readily |
Transport is readily available.
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swampy |
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generously |
Many people donate generously to charity (especially around Christmas).
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shaggy |
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politely |
The adverb from the adjective 'polite' is 'politely'.
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