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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 notes

In plain EnglishEndlessly, or (in casual speech) "by a huge amount."

Common pairings
infinitely better infinitely more stretch infinitely

Word forms

more infinitely comparative, most infinitely superlative

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Etymology

From infinite plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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