adv
selflessly
Selflessly (adv) means In a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own. Example: “She selflessly gave up her weekend to help them move.”
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In a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own.
"She selflessly gave up her weekend to help them move."
How to use selflessly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActing with concern for others rather than yourself.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more selflessly
- Superlative
- most selflessly
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She _____ gave up her weekend to help them move.
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Rhymes for selflessly
expressly
aimlessly
endlessly
carelessly
hopelessly
painlessly
fearlessly
recklessly
helplessly
tirelessly
ruthlessly
needlessly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “selflessly” mean?
The word “selflessly” means in a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own. In plain terms, acting with concern for others rather than yourself.
How do you use “selflessly” in a sentence?
Here is “selflessly” used in a sentence: “She selflessly gave up her weekend to help them move.”
What part of speech is “selflessly”?
“Selflessly” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of selflessly?
"selflessly" (adv) means in a way that puts others' needs ahead of one's own.
