seriously
Произношение: [ˈsɪr.i.əs.li]
Слово
Контекст: «emphasis»
(adverb) when you want to show that something is important or that you mean what you are saying. You use this word to make your point stronger.
Пример
I seriously think you should study for the test.
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I don’t think he is seriously considering your suggestion.
Пример
Are you seriously going to let them decide for you?
Контекст: «mood or tone»
(adverb) to show that you are not joking or being silly. When you say something seriously, you are being truthful and sincere.
Пример
She was seriously worried about the test results.
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He was not seriously upset when he lost the game; he laughed it off.
Пример
Do you think she was seriously angry with him?
Контекст: «discussion or argument»
(adverb) when you are discussing something that is not funny or is important. It can mean that you need to pay attention to what is being talked about.
Пример
Let's seriously talk about how we can solve this problem.
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She didn’t seriously address the issues raised in the meeting.
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Can we seriously discuss the plans for the trip?
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