fatally
Americanadverb
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in a manner leading to death or disaster.
He was injured fatally in the accident.
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by a decree of fate or destiny; by inevitable predetermination.
adverb
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resulting in death or disaster
fatally wounded in battle
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as decreed by fate; inevitably
Etymology
Origin of fatally
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; fatal, -ly
Example Sentences
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A 14-year-old boy who was fatally stuck by a train had "so much love to give", his family have said in tribute.
From BBC
Australia's oceans are teeming with sharks, with great whites topping the list of species that might fatally chomp a human.
From Barron's
The San Antonio man accused of fatally shooting his neighbor Jonathan Joss, the actor best known for his voice work on animated series “King of the Hill,” faces a murder charge.
From Los Angeles Times
The two were fatally stabbed and slashed on June 12, 1994, their bodies discovered some time after midnight.
From Los Angeles Times
He said they shouted a racist insult aimed at Mr Aman who lay fatally wounded on the pavement.
From BBC
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