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prolifically

gb/pɹoʊlˈɪfɪkli/ us/pɹoʊlˈɪfɪkli/
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adverb C1 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.) | abundantly (Broader; often used for things occurring in large amounts.) | profusely (Suggests more than enough; can sound more emphatic.)
Antoniemen
sparingly (In small amounts or only occasionally.) | 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 C1 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.) | abundantly (Emphasizes plenty or large amounts, often in nature contexts.)
Antoniemen
slowly (Opposes rapid increase; does not necessarily imply small numbers.) | 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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