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lamely | samely |

As an adverb lamely

is in the manner of one who is lame.

As an adjective samely is

(dialectal) similar; monotonous; unvaried.

lamely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In the manner of one who is lame.
  • (colloquial) In a foolish or ineffective way.
    • He lamely tried to lie his way out of it, but he wasn't really trying and no one believed him.

    samely

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (dialectal) Similar; monotonous; unvaried.

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