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sadly vs sad

sad vs sadly

sadly is not an adjective while sad is an adjective.

sadly is an adverb but sad is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sadly No No No Yes
sad No Yes No No
sadly (adjective) sad (adjective)
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
bad; unfortunate
of things that make you feel sad
sadly (adverb) sad (adverb)
in an unfortunate way
in an unfortunate or deplorable manner
with sadness; in a sad manner
Difference between sadly and sad

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