- pronunciation:
- klir
li
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
When you say something clearly, you say it in a way that people can hear and understand easily.
When I talk to my grandma on the phone, I have to speak clearly because she can't hear very well.- similar words:
- aloud, plainly
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| related words: |
absolutely, straight, truly, well |
The word clearly
contains the following part:
-ly1
Old English
adverb-forming suffix
that means
in such a way or manner
More about this word part:
The suffix -ly1 turns adjectives into adverbs. It attaches to most English adjectives to form legitimate words. However, adjectives derived from identical nouns (yellow, chocolate) will generally sound nonsensical.
Example words: