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truly

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈtɹuɫi// UK //tɹˈuːli// tru·ly General-service

adv. honestly or really. You use this to show that what you are saying is a fact or that you feel very strongly about it.

adv. in a truthful, sincere, or accurate manner. Often functions as an intensifier to emphasize the degree of a quality or the sincerity of a statement.


SIMPLE

I am truly sorry for the mistake I made.

CONTEXTUAL

The view from the mountain top was truly spectacular, making the long hike worth every effort.

COMPLEX

While many claim to support the cause for public relations, only a few are truly dedicated to implementing the structural changes required for progress.

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Origin

From Middle English truely, treuly, treuli, trewely, treoweliche, treowliche, from Old English trēowlīċe (“faithfully; truly”), equivalent to true + -ly. Cognate with Dutch trouwelijk, Middle Low German truwlike, German treulich, Swedish trolig, Icelandic trygglega.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective or verb it modifies; can also function as a sentence adverb to emphasize the truth of a whole statement.

Pitfall

truelytrulyLearners often incorrectly keep the 'e' from the root word 'true' when adding the suffix.

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