mortally
What is another word for mortally? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adv — In a way that causes death; fatally.
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How to use mortally
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mortally wounded
mortally injured
Etymology
From Middle English mortally, built from "mortal" plus the adverb ending "-ly".
Full origin of mortally →Frequently asked questions
What does “mortally” mean?
The word “mortally” means in a way that causes death; fatally. In plain terms, used to describe an injury or wound severe enough to kill, or (informally) to mean "extremely".
How do you pronounce “mortally”?
“Mortally” is pronounced MAW-tuh-lee (/ˈmɔːtəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “mortally” in a sentence?
Here is “mortally” used in a sentence: “The soldier was mortally wounded in the final battle.”
What part of speech is “mortally”?
“Mortally” is an adverb.
Where does the word “mortally” come from?
The word “mortally” comes from Middle English. From Middle English mortally, built from "mortal" plus the adverb ending "-ly".
