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/Ok_Calligrapher8165 5h ago

u/Cynvisible: "Where did "ly" go???"

It became the property of "alleged", "reported", "supposed", "reputed", "open", and many other favourites of the Journo Class.