What part of speech is “calmly”

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Adverb

'calmly' is an adverb that is used to describe how an action is being or was done, often to suggest that an action was done in a tranquil state, without agitation or excess emotion.

1. I calmly walked towards the door.

2. He responded calmly and logically.

3. She calmly discussed the situation.

as the adverb 'calmly' is used to describe a feeling or emotion, it can sometimes be replaced with other adverbs that also suggest tranquility and peace such as 'peacefully' or 'serenely'.

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