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Selflessly Definition & Meaning

selflessly
adverb
  1. in an altruistic manner; "he acted selflessly when he helped the old lady in distress"

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Frequently asked questions

What does selflessly mean?
in an altruistic manner; "he acted selflessly when he helped the old lady in distress"
What part of speech is selflessly?
Selflessly is an adverb.

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