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IMPOTENTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does impotently mean?
• IMPOTENTLY (adverb)
The adverb IMPOTENTLY has 1 sense:
1. in a helpless manner
Familiarity information: IMPOTENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a helpless manner
Synonyms:
helplessly; impotently
Context example:
the crowd watched him helplessly
Pertainym:
impotent (lacking power or ability)
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