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lethal vs deadly

deadly vs lethal

lethal and deadly both are adjectives.

lethal is not an adverb while deadly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lethal No Yes No No
deadly No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, lethal and deadly are synonyms defined as:
  • lethal and deadly: of an instrument of certain death
lethal (adjective) deadly (adjective)
of an instrument of certain death exceedingly harmful
extremely poisonous or injurious; producing venom
involving loss of divine grace or spiritual death
(of a disease) having a rapid course and violent effect
causing or capable of causing death
of an instrument of certain death
lethal (adverb) deadly (adverb)
(used as intensives) excessively
as if dead
Difference between lethal and deadly

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