ly Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: L AY1
What Does Ly Mean?
Ly is a noun that means Abbreviation of light year. As a verb, it means Obsolete form of lie.
Quick Facts About Ly
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ish and y |
| Plural | lys |
Ly Definition (Noun)
- Abbreviation of light year.
Ly as a Verb
- Obsolete form of lie.
Noun
- A unit of length (abbreviation ly; equal to just under 10 trillion kilometres (1016 metres)) equal to the distance light travels in one Julian year; used to measure extremely large distances.
- (only in plural) A very long way.
The marathon runner in the lead is light years ahead of the one at the back.
- (only in plural) A very long time.
Some of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions were light years ahead of their time.
Synonyms of Ly
Ly synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Ly
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Ly in a Sentence
The marathon runner in the lead is light years ahead of the one at the back.
Some of Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions were light years ahead of their time.
Word Forms & Grammar
ly (plural lys)
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Words That Rhyme With Ly
Quick Answers About Ly
Is ly a noun or a verb?
Ly is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for ly?
Close synonyms of ly are ish and y. See the full list of ly synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of ly?
The plural of ly is lys.