What does "ly" mean in the word "absently"?
AI-generated answer 2. **Meaning**: In the word "absently," the suffix "-ly" transforms the adjective "absent" (meaning not present or engaged) into an adverb that describes how something is done.May 17, 2022
AI-generated answer 2. **Meaning**: In the word "absently," the suffix "-ly" transforms the adjective "absent" (meaning not present or engaged) into an adverb that describes how something is done.May 17, 2022