26984 words

faithfully

5 definitions • 5 examples
1
in a loyal way or a way that can be trusted:

Examples:

He served the family faithfully for 40 years.
promise faithfully She promised faithfully (= made a firm promise) that she would never leave him.
2
used at the end of a formal letter beginning with "Dear Sir" or "Dear Madam":

Examples:

I look forward to a reply at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Thomas Jackson
3
in a way that is true or accurate:

Examples:

I always follow the instructions on medicine bottles faithfully (= exactly).
4
carefully; exactly:

Examples:

I always faithfully follow the instructions of my doctor when taking medicine.
5
used at the end of a formal or business letter when the letter is to someone you do not know the name of

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