The difference between Sincerely and Yours faithfully
Sincerely is also adverb with the meaning: in a sincere or earnest manner.
Yours faithfully is also adjective with the meaning: a polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient's name is unknown to the sender, for example in a business letter.
check bellow for the other definitions of Sincerely and Yours faithfully
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Sincerely as an adverb:
In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.
Examples:
"I sincerely hope they make it home safely."
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Sincerely as an adverb (US):
A conventional formula for ending a letter, used when the salutation addresses the person for whom the letter is intended by his or her name.
Examples:
"Please consider the proposal carefully and let me know what you decide."
"Fred"
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Yours faithfully as an adjective (UK):
a polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient's name is unknown to the sender, for example in a business letter
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