adv
Meaning 1
In a compact manner
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
compactly
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adverb
Meaning 2
taking up no more space than necessary
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- liquid food compactly stored in a pressurized tank
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adverb
Meaning 3
with concise and precise brevity; to the point
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- Please state your case as succinctly as possible
- he wrote compactly but clearly
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Synonyms: succinctly
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adverb
Meaning 4
in a compact manner or state
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- The children were packed compactly into the car
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English compact Middle English -ly English -ly English compactly From compact + -ly.