# justify vs justly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### justify
*verb · IPA /ˈd͡ʒʌstɪfaɪ/ · frequency rank #5,702*
To provide an acceptable explanation for.

### justly
*adverb · IPA /ˈdʒʌstli/ · frequency rank #35,372*
In a just or fair manner; rightfully.

## Source
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