The difference between Truly and Truthfully
When used as adverbs, truly means in accordance with the facts, whereas truthfully means in a truthful manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of Truly and Truthfully
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Truly as an adverb (manner):
In accordance with the facts; truthfully, accurately.
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Truly as an adverb (modal):
Honestly, genuinely, in fact, really.
Examples:
"That is truly all I know."
"Truly, that is all I know."
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Truly as an adverb (degree):
Very.
Examples:
"You are truly silly."
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Truthfully as an adverb (manner):
In a truthful manner
Examples:
"He spoke truthfully."
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Truthfully as an adverb (speech act):
Frankly.
Examples:
"Truthfully, I didn't suspect a thing."