Common Mistakes : Kindly

Kindly – Adverb

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BAD: You are very kindly to spare me so much of your time

GOOD: You are very kind to spare me so much of your time

BAD: She is always very kindly and helpful

GOOD: She is always very kind and helpful

Kindly is nearly always used as an adverb: ‘They’ve kindly offered to lend me their car while they’re away.’ ‘Would you kindly sit down and stop being a nuisance

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DUBIOUS: I wonder if you would kindly correct my mistakes

GOOD: I wonder if you could possibly correct my mistakes

DUBIOUS: Would you kindly open the door

GOOD: Would you mind opening the door, please