The difference between Sincerely and Yours sincerely

Sincerely is also adverb with the meaning: in a sincere or earnest manner.

Yours sincerely is also adjective with the meaning: a polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient's name is known to the sender.

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  1. Sincerely as an adverb:

    In a sincere or earnest manner; honestly.

    Examples:

    "I sincerely hope they make it home safely."

  2. 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"

  1. Yours sincerely as an adjective (idiomatic, chiefly, British):

    a polite formula to end a letter, especially when the recipient's name is known to the sender

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