-y
* Function: Forms adjectives from nouns or verbs.
* Examples:
* happy (from the noun "hap")
* rainy (from the noun "rain")
* sleepy (from the verb "sleep")
-ly
* Function: Forms adverbs from adjectives.
* Examples:
* happily (from the adjective "happy")
* quickly (from the adjective "quick")
* slowly (from the adjective "slow")
-ily
* Function: Forms adverbs from adjectives, specifically those ending in "-y".
* Examples:
* easily (from the adjective "easy")
* happily (from the adjective "happy")
* noisily (from the adjective "noisy")
Key Differences
* Origin: "-ly" is the most common adverb suffix. "-ily" is a variation used specifically for adjectives ending in "-y".
* Usage: "-y" is used for creating adjectives, while "-ly" and "-ily" are used for creating adverbs.
Remember:
* Not all adjectives ending in "-y" will form their adverbs with "-ily". Some follow the regular "-ly" rule, like "funny" -> "funnily".
* The suffix "-ily" is often used for words that have a softer, more informal sound compared to words ending in "-ly".
Example:
* "He walked slowly." (adverb formed from "slow" + "-ly")
* "She sang happily." (adverb formed from "happy" + "-ily")
Let me know if you'd like more examples or have any other questions!