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What is the difference between avidly and avid?

avidly | avid |

Avidly is a derived term of avid.


As a adverb avidly

is in an avid manner; greedily; eagerly.

As a adjective avid is

enthusiastic; passionate; longing eagerly; eager; greedy.

avidly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In an avid manner; greedily; eagerly.

    • avid

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • enthusiastic; passionate; longing eagerly; eager; greedy
    • I'm an avid reader.
  • * 1996 , , Oyster , Virago Press, paperback edition, page 3
    • We waited for something to happen, for anything to happen, we were avid for some event to unfold itself out of the burning nothing to save us.

    Derived terms

    * avidly * avidity

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