tally
In a tall way; stoutly; with spiritIn a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.
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1 senses(obsolete)In a tall way; stoutly; with spirit.
Examples
11 sentencesWhat's the tally?
The story tallies with the evidence.
deDie Geschichte verträgt sich mit den Beweisen. — BraveSentry
Keep a tally of what you owe.
These reports don't tally with the facts.
deDiese Berichte stimmen nicht mit den Fakten überein. — Zaghawa
My figures don't seem to tally with yours.
deMeine Zahlen scheinen mit deinen nicht übereinzustimmen. — Dani6187
Origin
From Middle English tally, talliche, equivalent to tall + -ly.From Middle English tally, talliche, equivalent to tall + -ly.
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Forms
more tally, most tally| Comparative | more tally Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most tally |
regular
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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