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eternallyIn a way that continues forever; for all time without end.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: In a way that continues forever; for all time without end.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈtɜrnəli/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother said she would be eternally disappointed if I didn't finish my vegetables.
  • The diamond ring symbolizes their eternally lasting love.
  • He's eternally late for meetings, which drives his boss crazy.

eternally

ADVERB

[/ɪˈtɜrnəli/]

In a way that continues forever; for all time without end.

In a way that continues forever; for all time without end.
💡 Concept

In a way that continues forever; for all time without end.

The phoenix burns eternally, awakening wisdom internally!
🎵 Rhyme

The phoenix burns eternally, awakening wisdom internally!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪˈtɜrnəli/

🌳Etymology

Rootetern
Suffix--ally

Origin

From Latin 'aeternus' meaning everlasting or eternal. Ancient Romans used this word to describe the timeless nature of gods and the concept of infinity.

Breakdown

aetern- (everlasting, without end) + -al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix)

🎵Rhyme

internallyexternallymaternally

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My grandmother said she would be eternally disappointed if I didn't finish my vegetables.

The diamond ring symbolizes their eternally lasting love.

😄 Fun example

He's eternally late for meetings, which drives his boss crazy.

The artist wanted to create something eternally beautiful.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

foreverendlesslyperpetuallyinfinitelyeverlastingly

Antonyms

temporarilybriefly

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