adv
Uncommon
infinitely
IHN-fih-niht-lee
Infinitely (adv) means Without any limit; endlessly. Example: “The universe appears to extend infinitely in every direction.”
adv
1
Without any limit; endlessly.
"The universe appears to extend infinitely in every direction."
2
To a very great degree; vastly (used for emphasis).
"This new phone is infinitely better than my old one."
How to use infinitely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEndlessly, or (in casual speech) "by a huge amount."
Common pairings
infinitely better
infinitely more
stretch infinitely
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more infinitely
- Superlative
- most infinitely
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The universe appears to extend _____ in every direction.
Etymology
From infinite plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Synonyms
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finitely
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Rhymes for infinitely
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What does “infinitely” mean?
The word “infinitely” means without any limit; endlessly. In plain terms, endlessly, or (in casual speech) "by a huge amount.".
How do you pronounce “infinitely”?
“Infinitely” is pronounced IHN-fih-niht-lee (/ˈɪnfɪnɪtli/ in IPA).
How do you use “infinitely” in a sentence?
Here is “infinitely” used in a sentence: “The universe appears to extend infinitely in every direction.”
What is another word for “infinitely”?
Words with a similar meaning to “infinitely” include incessantly, nonstop and utterly.
What part of speech is “infinitely”?
“Infinitely” is an adverb.
Is “infinitely” a common word?
“Infinitely” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “infinitely” have?
“Infinitely” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: without any limit; endlessly.
