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Oddly, the room was quiet after the bell rang.
What does Oddly mean?
Oddly means in a strange or unusual way.
Dictionary definition
In a strange, unusual, or surprising way.
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The puzzle was oddly simple once we found the pattern.
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The narrator described the scene oddly to make readers notice that something was unusual.
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Oddly means oddly means in a strange or unusual way.
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WordOddly.
Partadverb.
MeaningOddly means in a strange or unusual way.
ExampleExample: Oddly, the room was quiet after the bell rang.
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- Syllables
- od · lee
- Strongest beat
- od
- Ending
- lee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on od.
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Synonyms
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strangelyUse for something unusual or surprising.
unusuallyUse for something not happening in the normal way.
Antonyms
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normallyUse for something happening in the usual way.
typicallyUse for what is expected or common.
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