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She generously shared her markers with the group.
What does Generously mean?
Generously means in a giving or plentiful way.
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In a way that is giving, kind, plentiful, or more than expected.
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The baker generously added extra fruit to the pie.
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Generously can describe kind giving or a larger amount than usual.
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Generously means generously means in a giving or plentiful way.
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WordGenerously.
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MeaningGenerously means in a giving or plentiful way.
ExampleExample: She generously shared her markers with the group.
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- jen · er · us · lee
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- jen
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jen.
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selfishlyIn a way that puts oneself first.
sparinglyUsing or giving only a little.
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Generously means in a giving or plentiful way.
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Generously is not the same as selfishly. Generously means generously means in a giving or plentiful way.
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