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Fatally
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Simple meaning
What does Fatally mean?
In a deadly or ruinous way.
Dictionary definition
In a way that causes death or complete failure.
Example sentences
Fatally in a sentence
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The plan was fatally flawed.
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The driver was fatally injured in the crash.
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Fatally can describe something deadly or a mistake so serious that success becomes impossible.
Synonyms
Words like Fatally
deadlyIn a way that can cause death.
fatalRelated word that supports the meaning of fatally.
Antonyms
Opposite words
safelyIn a way that avoids harm.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to fatally, depending on context.
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Base word
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Practice 1
What does fatally mean?
Fatally means in a deadly or ruinous way.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to fatally?
Deadly is close in meaning to fatally in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of fatally?
Safely contrasts with fatally.
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