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ssvas

#25514 Sat, 13 Mar 04 03:36 AM

Hi All,
I know that : Noun + "ly" = Adjective
But is it possible that : Noun + "ly" = Adverb ?

ssvas

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mirapence

#25522 Sat, 13 Mar 04 11:37 AM

Hi ssvas,

Yes, it is, sometimes. Take "manly" for instance.

Mirapence

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maj

#25525 Sat, 13 Mar 04 11:51 AM

That's an interesting one. Any examples?

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mirapence

#25530 Sat, 13 Mar 04 12:22 PM

Dear maj,

"He acted manly in face of adversity." This will do, I guess.
What do you think?

Mirapence

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maj

#25531 Sat, 13 Mar 04 12:29 PM

Great! It sounds so masculine.

maj

ssvas

#25599 Sun, 14 Mar 04 12:14 PM

But I think "manly" is more of an Adjective than an Adverb.
Another example : purposely(purpose+ly) is registered as an Adverb.
But is it grammatically correct to form an Adverb by adding an "ly" to a word.
(Note: most dictionaries seem to recognise this)
I read that only an Adjective can be formed by adding an "ly" to a word.
Any opinion ?

Thanks

ssvas

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mirapence

#25631 Mon, 15 Mar 04 04:27 AM

If "manly" in "he acted manly in face of adversity." is "more of an adjective than an adverb", this sentence is wrong.

An adjective cannot modify a verb.
Here in this sentence "manly" modifies the verb, "act".

Mostly, "manly" works as an adjective as we find in the example of " a manly attitude" and in many others. At the same time, it is a legitimate adverb in different situations. I am pretty sure both are acceptable.

mirapence

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