# linear vs linearly

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### linear
*adjective · IPA /ˈlɪni.ə/ · frequency rank #5,894*
Having the form of a line; straight or roughly straight; following a direct course.

### linearly
*adverb · frequency rank #34,962*
In a linear manner.

## Source
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