American English

How to pronounce faithfully

adverbB2
FAYTHfuhlee

/ˈfeɪθ.fə.li/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

In a way that keeps the details and meaning of an original or the facts.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

In a way that keeps the details and meaning of an original or the facts.

The film faithfully follows the novel.

The report faithfully describes what happened.

Common phrases & grammar

faithfully follow the original · faithfully reproduce a story · faithfully reflect the facts

subject + faithfully + verb + object

adverb

In a loyal way, showing strong support for a person, group, or duty.

She faithfully supported her friend during the trial.

The dog faithfully waited by the door.

Common phrases & grammar

serve faithfully · faithfully support someone · faithfully keep a promise

subject + faithfully + verb

Useful expressions

Yours faithfully

A formal ending for a letter, especially in British English, when you do not know the reader's name.

Dear Sir or Madam, ... Yours faithfully,

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