adverb

anciently

anc·ien·tly 3 syllables

In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.

Word facts

Part of speech adverb
Syllables 3
Letters 9
Starts with A

Definition of Anciently

In the manner of very long ago. As the ancients did.

Example sentences

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    The anciently written inscriptions in the pyramids can still be read.

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Anciently has 3 syllables: anc·ien·tly. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

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Anciently is used as a adverb. As a verb, it describes an action or state.

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