FRIENDLY


Meaning of FRIENDLY in English

adjective

1

BAD : I look forward to hearing from you. Friendly, Leine.

GOOD : I look forward to hearing from you. Yours, Leine.

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See also YOURS 1 (↑ yours )

2

BAD : Although I was a stranger, they treated me very friendly.

GOOD : Although I was a stranger, the treatment I received was very friendly.

GOOD : Although I was a stranger, they treated me in a very friendly way.

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Friendly is an adjective (NOT an adverb): 'Our new neighbours are very friendly.' 'She gave me a friendly smile.'

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