prolifically
gb/pɹoʊlˈɪfɪkli/ us/pɹoʊlˈɪfɪkli/
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adverb
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action
1
producing a lot of work
in a way that produces a lot, especially many works
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone/something] [verb] prolifically
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often misspelled as *prolificly*. Also overused where simpler words like *a lot* are more natural.
Synoniemen
copiously (Emphasizes a large quantity, often of writing or speech.)
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abundantly (Broader; often used for things occurring in large amounts.)
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profusely (Suggests more than enough; can sound more emphatic.)
Antoniemen
sparingly (In small amounts or only occasionally.)
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infrequently (Focuses on not happening often.)
Woordcombinaties
write prolifically
|publish prolifically
|compose prolifically
|produce prolifically
|create prolifically
|work prolifically
|paint prolifically
|research prolifically
|output prolifically
|contribute prolifically
Thema's
work
|writing
|arts
|productivity
Voorbeelden
- She has written prolifically for decades, publishing a new novel almost every year.
- The designer worked prolifically during the lockdown and produced three complete collections.
- He blogs prolifically, posting several thoughtful essays each week.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- He writes prolifically.
- She publishes prolifically in top journals.
adverb
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process
2
reproducing or growing quickly
in a way that increases fast and in large numbers
Gebruikspatroon:
[organism/thing] [verb] prolifically
Veelgemaakte fout:
Not usually used to mean simply *fast*; it emphasizes large numbers/amounts, not speed alone.
Synoniemen
rapidly (Emphasizes speed; may miss the idea of large numbers.)
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abundantly (Emphasizes plenty or large amounts, often in nature contexts.)
Antoniemen
slowly (Opposes rapid increase; does not necessarily imply small numbers.)
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scarcely (Emphasizes very little growth or reproduction.)
Woordcombinaties
breed prolifically
|reproduce prolifically
|multiply prolifically
|grow prolifically
|spread prolifically
|seed prolifically
|flower prolifically
|spawn prolifically
|propagate prolifically
|infest prolifically
Thema's
nature
|biology
|environment
Voorbeelden
- In warm water, algae can grow prolifically and block sunlight from reaching deeper plants.
- Rabbits breed prolifically when predators are scarce.
- The invasive vine spreads prolifically along the riverbanks.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- These plants grow prolifically in summer.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
prolifically
IPA
GB/pɹoʊlˈɪfɪkli/
US/pɹoʊlˈɪfɪkli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
pro - lific - ally (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lific)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: prolifically
- Plural: prolificallies
Woordfamilie
Forms
prolificallies
noun
Core family
prolific
adjective C1
Related words
proliferate
verb C1
proliferation
noun C1
Advanced or less common
proliferative
adjective
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