Adverb

(en-adv)

In a plain manner; simply; basically.

Obviously; clearly.

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Adverb

(head)

In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

I sincerely hope they make it home safely.

(US) A conventional formula for ending a letter, used when the salutation addresses the person for whom the letter is intended by his or her name.

Please consider it carefully and let me know what you decide.

:: Sincerely,

:: Fred