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I ˈtruːli Things End Emphasize Adverb Bre Felt

Word truly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈtruːli / NAmE / ˈtruːli /
Example
  • i'm truly sorry that things had to end like this.
  • i felt truly at home.
  • i do care. truly, i do!
  • she truly believes that none of this is her fault.
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truly

(adverb)BrE / ˈtruːli / NAmE / ˈtruːli /
  1. used to emphasize that a particular statement, feeling, etc. is sincere or genuine
    • I'm truly sorry that things had to end like this.
    • I felt truly at home.
    • I do care. Truly, I do!
    • She truly believes that none of this is her fault.
  2. used to emphasize a particular quality
    • a truly memorable occasion
    • a truly magnificent performance
  3. used to emphasize that a particular description is accurate or correct
    • a truly democratic system of government
    • Well, really and truly, things were better than expected.
    • He started the first truly international ballet company.
  4. completely
    • By that time we were well and truly lost.
  5. used at the end of a formal letter before you sign your name
  6. I/me
    • Steve came first, Robin second, and yours truly came last.

    Word Origin

    • Old English trēowlīce ‘faithfully’ (see true, -ly).
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