heavily
Pronunciation: [ˈhɛvɪli]
Word
Context: "manner"
(adverb) when something is done with a lot of weight or intensity. It means that something is being done a lot or very strongly, like when it rains really hard or when someone puts a lot of effort into something.
Example
She worked heavily on her project, putting in many hours to make it perfect.
Example
He didn't study heavily for the test, so he didn't do well.
Example
Did it rain heavily last night?
Context: "emphasis"
(adverb) when we want to stress that something is very important or serious. It means that we give a lot of attention or seriousness to a situation, like when someone feels very sad or worried.
Example
He was heavily influenced by his parents' opinions.
Example
She wasn't heavily affected by the news; it didn't bother her much.
Example
How heavily do you think the criticisms will impact her decision?
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