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Heavily
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Simple meaning
What does Heavily mean?
Heavily means with a lot of weight, force, or amount.
Dictionary definition
In a heavy way, with great weight, force, amount, or seriousness.
Example sentences
Heavily in a sentence
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Rain fell heavily during the afternoon.
medium
The box landed heavily on the floor.
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The article says the town relied heavily on the river for transportation.
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Practice 1
What does heavily mean?
Heavily means with a lot of weight, force, or amount.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to heavily?
Strongly is closest in meaning to heavily in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite in meaning to heavily?
Lightly gives a useful opposite or contrast for heavily.
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