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The teacher kindly helped us find the page.
What does Kindly mean?
Kindly means in a caring and helpful way.
Dictionary definition
In a caring or helpful way; also friendly and gentle.
Example sentences
Kindly in a sentence
medium
Please speak kindly when a classmate makes a mistake.
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The instructions were written kindly so new players would feel welcome.
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Practice 1
What does kindly mean?
Kindly describes kind actions or words.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses kindly correctly?
Kindly tells how she shared.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of kindly?
Rudely is the opposite of kindly in many situations.
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Kindly
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kynd · lee · strongest beat: kynd
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WordKindly.
Partadverb, adjective.
MeaningKindly means in a caring and helpful way.
ExampleExample: The teacher kindly helped us find the page.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kynd · lee
- Strongest beat
- kynd
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kynd.
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Synonyms
Words like Kindly
gentlyUse when someone acts or speaks with care.
thoughtfullyUse when someone considers another person's feelings.
Antonyms
Opposite words
harshlyUse for rough or severe words or actions.
rudelyUse for impolite words or actions.
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Word family
Kindly word family
Base word
kindly
noun
kindliness
The quality of being kindly.
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Understand Kindly
Hint for students
Kindly means in a gentle, helpful, or caring way. It tells how someone acts toward another person.
Common mix-up
Kindly is not the same as kind. Kind describes a person or action; kindly tells how the action is done.
Try it in class or at home
Write one sentence that shows kindly without using the word kindly. Model sentence: The coach spoke softly and helped the player try again. Clue words: spoke softly, helped, try again. Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show someone acting in a gentle and helpful way?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The older student kindly helped the new student find the classroom." Why does kindly fit better than quickly?
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