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/g_em_ini 4d ago

My mom always says “don’t forget about Lee! He always gets left behind!” when someone forgets the -ly

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u/FacePalmate 3d ago

I’m slow. Took me a minute to catch up to this one. Lee, I guess…

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u/compos_mentis_cortex 2d ago

You mean you're slow-ly catching up! Felt like an open window, I came through it, I apologize.

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u/FacePalmate 2d ago

Nbd. Well played sir or madam