needlessly
Definitions
Adverb
- Without need
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "needlessly".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | undoubtedly | 4 | 24 |
| 2 | instantly | 3 | 19 |
| 3 | unusually | 5 | 11 |
| 4 | nationally | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | enormously | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | intimately | 4 | 6 |
| 7 | unfriendly | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | informally | 4 | 5 |
| 9 | unwittingly | 4 | 5 |
| 10 | infinitely | 4 | 3 |
| 11 | innocently | 4 | 3 |
| 12 | nominally | 4 | 3 |
| 13 | nucleoli | 4 | 2 |
| 14 | uncertainly | 4 | 2 |
| 15 | unfailingly | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | indelibly | 4 | 1 |
| 17 | unbearably | 4 | 1 |
| 18 | uncommonly | 4 | 1 |
| 19 | unnaturally | 5 | 1 |
| 20 | unofficially | 5 | 1 |
| 21 | unwillingly | 4 | 1 |
| 22 | angelically | 4 | 0 |
| 23 | incorrectly | 4 | 0 |
| 24 | newsweekly | 3 | 0 |
Spelled Like
Words that are spelled similarly to the term "needlessly".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | endless | 2 | 20 |
| 2 | needle | 2 | 15 |
| 3 | needless | 2 | 11 |
| 4 | endlessly | 3 | 7 |
| 5 | needles | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | relentlessly | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | restlessly | 3 | 2 |
| 8 | recklessly | 3 | 2 |
| 9 | ceaselessly | 3 | 1 |
| 10 | needled | 2 | 1 |
| 11 | tirelessly | 3 | 1 |
| 12 | painlessly | 3 | 1 |
| 13 | mindlessly | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | neeley | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | needler | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | lessley | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | eyeless | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | seamlessly | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | needlelike | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | needlefish | 3 | 0 |
Words That Follow
Words that often follow the term "needlessly" in a sentence.
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Words That Precede
Words that often precede the term "needlessly" in a sentence.
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Statistically Associated
Words that are statistically associated with "needlessly" in the same piece of text.
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Consonant Match
Words that contain the same consonants as the term "needlessly".
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Results:
Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 24
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
Freq: The frequency is a relative score of how often the word appears in standard English text.
📰 This Word in the News:
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