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Frantically vs. Franticly

Frantically

/ˈfræntɪk(ə)li /
In a hurried and disorganized way, usually due to panic or urgency

Examples:

He searched frantically for his lost keys.Her eyes darted around the room frantically.They waved frantically for help on the beach.

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Franticly

When someone does something rapidly and with nervous energy due to panic.

Examples:

She searched franticly for her misplaced keys.The dog ran franticly in circles in the yard.He waved his arms franticly to signal for help.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Frantically has an extra al which emphasizes the adverb form, denoting action carried out in a frantic manner.
  • Both frantically and franticly can be used in similar contexts, but frantically is more common and widely accepted.
  • Remember frantically as the default choice when describing actions done in panic or haste to avoid misspellings.
  • Franticly without the al may appear in informal or less formal texts, but it's less preferred in formal writing.
  • Keep in mind that though both words serve the same purpose, frantically fits better in standard English usage.
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