heavily

Word parts

heavy + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈhɛvɪli/

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Adverb

Positive heavily

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Heavily is a quality of heavy, a great weight, load, effort, or to a large amount.
   • Antonym: lightly

   He dragged himself heavily out of the water and onto the boat.

   He drank heavily, which caused him many health problems.

   In his plays, he borrowed heavily from Shakespeare.

   When she heard the bad news, she sank heavily into the chair.

Related words

• heavy