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Weakly Definition & Meaning

weakly
adverb
  1. in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree; "weakly agreed to a compromise"; "wheezed weakly"; "he was weakly attracted to her"
adjective
  1. lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality; "a feeble old woman"; "her body looked sapless"

"Weakly" in song lyrics

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  • "baseball weakly"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pelham weakly"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does weakly mean?
in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree; "weakly agreed to a compromise"; "wheezed weakly"; "he was weakly attracted to her" lacking bodily or muscular strength or vitality; "a feeble old woman"; "her body looked sapless"
What part of speech is weakly?
Weakly is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does weakly have?
Weakly has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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