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Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: In a manner that is not necessary or required

Example sentence: She cooked a lavish banquet even though it was unnecessarily extravagant.

Sense 2: In a way that involves excessive or superfluous actions

Example sentence: The company spent unnecessarily on fancy office furniture instead of focusing on its core business.

Sense 3: In an avoidable or needless manner

Example sentence: John got frustrated as his colleague unnecessarily prolonged the meeting by discussing irrelevant topics.

Sense 4: In a manner that exceeds what is justified or warranted

Example sentence: The teacher reprimanded the student unnecessarily for a minor mistake.

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