adv
mortally
MAW-tuh-lee
Mortally (adv) means In a way that causes death; fatally. Example: “The soldier was mortally wounded in the final battle.”
adv
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In a way that causes death; fatally.
"The soldier was mortally wounded in the final battle."
"She was mortally afraid of losing her job."
How to use mortally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed to describe an injury or wound severe enough to kill, or (informally) to mean "extremely".
Common pairings
mortally wounded
mortally injured
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more mortally
- Superlative
- most mortally
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Etymology
From Middle English mortally, built from "mortal" plus the adverb ending "-ly".
Rhymes for mortally
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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".
