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Purely Adverb Bre ˈpjʊəli ˈpjʊrli I Letter Chance

Word purely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpjʊəli / NAmE / ˈpjʊrli /
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  • i saw the letter purely by chance.
  • the charity is run on a purely voluntary basis.
  • she took the job purely and simply for the money.
  • the drapes are purely decorative.
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purely

(adverb)BrE / ˈpjʊəli / NAmE / ˈpjʊrli /
  1. only; completely
    • I saw the letter purely by chance.
    • The charity is run on a purely voluntary basis.
    • She took the job purely and simply for the money.
    • The drapes are purely decorative.
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