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Vocabulary Entry
mortally
|adjective • adverb
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A
adjective
relating to death or the way in which life can end.
Example Sentences
"He suffered from a mortal illness that left him with limited time."
"The mortal danger of the situation became apparent when the storm hit."
"Despite his bravado, he knew he was in a mortal struggle against time."
A
adverb
in a manner that relates to or results in death.
Example Sentences
"The soldier fought mortally, knowing that his life was at stake."
"She was mortally afraid of the dark, fearing what might lurk within."
"The animal was mortally wounded, struggling to survive until help arrived."