# sternly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈstɜːnli/

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning 1: when discussing stern

In a stern manner. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.

## Examples

- In this reading, "sternly" means In a stern manner.
- Check the words around "sternly" to choose the right meaning.
- The class used "sternly" to talk about In a stern manner.

## Meaning 2: sense 2

adv In a stern manner

## Examples

- In this reading, "sternly" means adv In a stern manner.
- Check the words around "sternly" to choose the right meaning.
- The class used "sternly" to talk about adv In a stern manner.

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