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rashly

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Rashly (adv) means In a hasty way, without properly thinking things through. Example: “He rashly agreed to the deal without reading the contract.”

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In a hasty way, without properly thinking things through.
"He rashly agreed to the deal without reading the contract."

How to use rashly

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In plain EnglishDoing something too quickly, without enough thought.

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Word forms

Comparative
more rashly
Superlative
most rashly
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Etymology

Formed from rash and -ly.

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What does “rashly” mean?
The word “rashly” means in a hasty way, without properly thinking things through. In plain terms, doing something too quickly, without enough thought.
How do you use “rashly” in a sentence?
Here is “rashly” used in a sentence: “He rashly agreed to the deal without reading the contract.”
What part of speech is “rashly”?
“Rashly” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of rashly?
"rashly" (adv) means in a hasty way, without properly thinking things through.

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