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Ly as a suffix can create an adjective which is defined as similar in appearance or nature or happening at regular intervals.

(suffix)

An example of ly is princely.
An example of ly is weekly.

Ly as a suffix can create an adverb that is defined as in a certain manner, from a certain viewpoint or at a specific time.

(suffix)

An example of ly is quickly.
An example of ly is biographically.
An example of ly is monthly.

See ly in Webster's New World College Dictionary

Astron. light-year(s)

like, characteristic of, suitable to: manly, godly, deadly
happening (once) every (specified period of time): hourly, monthly

Origin: ME < OE -lic < Gmc *lika-, body > like

in a (specified) manner or direction, to a (specified) extent, in or at a (specified) time or place: haply, inwardly, merely
in the (specified) order: firstly, thirdly

Origin: ME < OE -lice < -lic

See ly in American Heritage Dictionary 4

suffix

Like; resembling; having the characteristics of: sisterly.
Recurring at a specified interval of time: hourly.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English -li

Origin: , from Old English -līc (influenced by Old Norse -ligr); see līk- in Indo-European roots

suffix

In a specified manner; in the manner of: gradually.
At a specified interval of time: weekly.
With respect to: partly.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English -li

Origin: , from Old English -līce (influenced by Old Norse -liga)

Origin: , from -līc, adj. suff.; see līk- in Indo-European roots

abbreviation

Libya (in Internet addresses)

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