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truly

tru·ly [ trlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. sincerely: honestly, without affectation or pretense
feel truly sorry

2. used for emphasis: used to emphasize the extent or degree of something
a truly remarkable achievement

3. completely: to the fullest extent or in the fullest degree
Only she can truly appreciate how happy I feel.

4. used to sign letter: used alone or with "yours" as a way to sign a letter


yours truly used to refer to yourself (humorous)
Doubtless they're expecting yours truly to pick them up at the airport.


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