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purely

[ pyoor-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a pure manner; without admixture.
  2. purely accidental.

  3. innocently, virtuously, or chastely.


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/ ˈʊəɪ /

adverb

  1. in a pure manner
  2. entirely

    purely by chance

  3. in a chaste or innocent manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of purely1

First recorded in 1250–1300, purely is from the Middle English word purliche; pure, -ly
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In purely investment terms, lower share prices can offer an opportunity to buy, in the hope that over the long term, they recover and rise.

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I am going purely from the heart here, not because I have any feelings for Ipswich but purely because of what I know a Tractor Boys win will mean for my daughter's teacher, Mr Fields.

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When Nozick first introduced the experience machine, the idea was purely hypothetical.

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It also follows allegations that the Trump administration is hiring and firing Justice Department attorneys based purely on politics and perceived loyalty to Trump and his allies.

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