Meaning of the word sadly in English

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sadly

US /ˈsæd.li/
UK /ˈsæd.li/
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Adverb

1.

in a sad manner; unhappily

Example:
She shook her head sadly.
He looked at the empty swing set sadly.
2.

it is a sad fact that; unfortunately

Example:
Sadly, the old library had to close down.
Sadly, he never achieved his dream.
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