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heavily
01
in a large quantity or intense amount
Grammatical Information
Examples
The garden was watered heavily after the drought.
1.1
to a great or considerable extent
Examples
The economy is heavily reliant on tourism.
1.2
to an excessive or immoderate degree, especially regarding consumption or use
Examples
After the party, he was found to have been drinking heavily.
02
with great force, pressure, or intensity
Examples
The ball landed heavily on the floor.
2.1
in a way that feels mentally or emotionally oppressive
Examples
Guilt lay heavily on her mind.
2.2
in a way that suggests physical bulk or ponderous movement
Examples
The soldier marched heavily across the field.
2.3
in a labored, strained, or difficult manner
Examples
He breathed heavily after the sprint.
2.4
in a slow, deliberate way that suggests sadness or emotional weight
Examples
She nodded heavily, unable to speak.
03
in a manner suited for heavy-duty use
Examples
The facility was heavily fortified.
Lexical Tree
heavily
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