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profusely

/pɹəˈfjusli/

Meanings
  • adverb

    Used to describe something that is done or given in great quantity or extent; abundantly.

  • adjective

    Expressing or characterized by excessive or abundant production, occurrence, or presence.


Pronunciation
  1. /pɹəˈfjusli/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with profusely
prosperously , profusely , prolifically
Variants
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profuse , profusely , profuseness , profusenesses
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'profluere', meaning 'to flow forth'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'profusely' has five syllables.

  2. The longest word in the English language with 'profusely' as a prefix is 'pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which means a lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.


Related Concepts
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  1. abundance: Profusely is related to the concept of abundance, as it implies a great quantity or extent.

  2. excess: Profusely is also related to the concept of excess, as it implies more than what is necessary or normal.


Culture
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Profusely has been used extensively in literature, particularly in poetry, to describe the abundance of nature or emotions. For instance, in the poem 'Ode to a Nightingale' by John Keats, the nightingale's song is described as 'profusely rich and infinitely sweet'.

How to Memorize "profusely"

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    - Imagine a garden in full bloom, with flowers profusely covering the ground and climbing up trees and fences.

  2. associate

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'profusely' as 'pro-flow-us-ely', emphasizing the 'flow' part to remind yourself of the word's meaning.


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