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  1. meaning in context - Difference between "kindly" and "please"

    Feb 26, 2015 · This is a matter of tone or "register". "Kindly" is seen in America as being old-fashioned and overly formal. Not incorrect, but rare and getting rarer. See, for example, this ngram result for …

  2. meaning - Difference between "kind" and "kindly" - English Language ...

    Sep 7, 2019 · Used as adjectives, 'kind' and 'kindly' are synonyms. You may replace one with the other. Kindly 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A kindly person is kind, caring, and sympathetic. He …

  3. culture - Is "kindly" considered inappropriate to use? - English ...

    Consider the common phrase "please kindly listen while I explain this; or kindly wait while I check this." In my view please is asking while kindly, as already mentioned, is used to take the edge of a …

  4. usage - Kindly for closing email! - English Language Learners Stack ...

    Can the word "kindly" be used to close an email, for example: Hi Matt, I would like to thank you for the great help yesterday! kindly, John I see it very strange, but many people in my institution are using it …

  5. word usage - "It would be appreciated if you can let us know when can ...

    Oct 31, 2021 · It would be appreciated if you can let us know when can we expect to receive the final payment Does this sound right? I have been using the sentence above whenever I am trying to be …

  6. Kind or kindly ways? - English Language Learners Stack Exchange

    Nov 26, 2023 · When I raised my first questions about the differing uses of culture I was given the impression, in kindly and not so kind ways, that these arose mainly from the fact of an incomplete …

  7. word choice - "For your reference" or "For your information" - English ...

    I get emails asking to send someone some pictures and other information. When replying, what should I write? Kindly find the attached pictures and link for your reference. Kindly find the attached pictures …

  8. "Would you be kind enough to answer me?" Or: "Could you kindly …

    Aug 24, 2022 · Both sentences are correct and have the same meaning. However, they are extremely formal. Less formal options are to substitute "please" for the use of "kindly": Please answer me. …

  9. word usage - Is "kindly" correctly used in "I kindly request to apply ...

    Apr 9, 2018 · I kindly request to apply in your company. Is the usage of "kindly" correct here? I am writing a message to a company I am applying for.

  10. What to write in mail if someone asking to reply to confirm

    what to send in reply if someone asking to reply the mail to confirm As discussed, Please find the details below and kindly confirm your presence by replying to this email.