English dictionary

heavily

/'h/E/v/@/l/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adverb

to a considerable degree

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Examples
He relied heavily on others' data.

Synonyms to a great extent

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in a heavy-footed manner

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He walked heavily up the three flights to his room.

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with great force

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She hit her arm heavily against the wall.

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in a manner designed for heavy duty

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A heavily constructed car.

Heavily armed.

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slowly as if burdened by much weight

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Synonyms heavy

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in a labored manner

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He breathed heavily.

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indulging excessively

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Examples
He drank heavily.

Synonyms hard intemperately

Antonyms lightly

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In a heavy manner; with great weight; as, to bear <i>heavily</i> on a thing; to be <i>heavily</i> loaded.

adverb

Source: webster1913