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finely

[ fahyn-lee ]
/ ˈfaɪn li /
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adverb
in a fine manner; excellently; elegantly; delicately; nicely; minutely; subtly.
in fine particles or pieces: finely chopped onions.
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Origin of finely

First recorded in 1275–1325; from Middle English word fineliche; see fine1, -ly
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British Dictionary definitions for finely

finely
/ (ˈfaɪnlɪ) /

adverb
into small pieces; minutely
precisely or subtly
splendidly or delicately
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