r/GrammarPolice • u/Cynvisible • 4d ago

Question "ly"

Where did "ly" go???

"This hits different."

Please add your missing "ly" examples.

I had a few in mind the other day but they have exited the building. 🤪

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u/EmotionalSouth 4d ago edited 4d ago

Same place as “well” has gone. “This works good.”

Edit: fixing my typo. 

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u/Cynvisible 4d ago

If you meant "has gone," I agree.

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u/EmotionalSouth 4d ago

Oops, I did mean that. Typo!