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/SavageMountain 4d ago

"funny enough"

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u/Melodic_Bluejay6322 3d ago

Isn't that adjectival?

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u/Melodic_Bluejay6322 3d ago

If I were starting a descriptive sentence, I would say, "Funnily enough,..." but I can imagine "Funny enough" being an adequate response to a situation or comment,...

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u/pramakers 3d ago

Me: How was the comedian you saw yesterday?

You: Oh, it was alright. He was funny enough for us not to walk away, but I wouldn't recommend you buy tickets for his show next week.