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stiff vs stiffly

stiffly vs stiff

stiff is a noun but stiffly is not a noun.

stiff is an adjective but stiffly is not an adjective.

stiff and stiffly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stiff Yes Yes No Yes
stiffly No No No Yes
As adverbs, stiff and stiffly are synonyms defined as:
  • stiff and stiffly: in a stiff manner
stiff (noun) stiffly (noun)
the dead body of a human being
an ordinary man
stiff (adjective) stiffly (adjective)
having a strong physiological or chemical effect
rigidly formal
not moving or operating freely
very drunk
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
strong, vigorous
incapable of or resistant to bending
stiff (adverb) stiffly (adverb)
in a stiff manner in a stiff manner
to a great degree in a rigid manner
Difference between stiff and stiffly

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