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Meaning of heavily

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

heavily

Pronunciation:/ˈhɛvɪli/

adverb

Definitions

  1. In a heavy manner.

    Example: He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots.

  2. With a great weight.

    Example: heavily burdened

  3. To a considerable degree, to a great extent.

    Example: He drank heavily.

  4. In a manner designed for heavy duty.

    Example: heavily armed soldiers;   heavily armoured tanks;   heavily reinforced walls