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Purposefully Definition & Meaning

purposefully
adverb
  1. in a purposeful manner; "he caught the motorcycles in the full glare of his headlights, braked and slipped purposefully out of the car"

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Frequently asked questions

What does purposefully mean?
in a purposeful manner; "he caught the motorcycles in the full glare of his headlights, braked and slipped purposefully out of the car"
What part of speech is purposefully?
Purposefully is an adverb.

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