Definition of heavily

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1	[ adverb ] to a considerable degree Synonyms to_a_great_extent Examples "he relied heavily on others' data" Used in print (Barry Goldwater, "A Foreign Policy for America"...) Today Sukarno 's government is heavily besieged by avowed Communists , and for all_of its `` neutralist '' pretensions , it is a firm ally of Soviet policy . (James Bryant Conant, Slums and Suburbs...) I believe the situation is improving , but the success stories need_to be heavily publicized . (Kenneth Reiner, "Coping with Runaway Technology"...) This combined experience , on a foundation of very average , I assure you , intelligence and background , has helped me do things many well-informed people would bet heavily against . (H. A. Gleason, "Review of African language studies...) Tone_languages use for linguistic contrasts speech parameters which also function heavily in nonlinguistic use . (Frances and Richard Lockridge, Murder Has...) At the King_Arthur one guest had had his head heavily bandaged , and another had a bandaged foot and had walked with crutches . Related terms heavy heavy
2	[ adverb ] in a heavy-footed manner Examples "he walked heavily up the three flights to his room" Used in print (David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....) He clomped heavily up the stoop and rang the bell . He brushed by the idiotic boy and lumbered heavily up_the_stairs . Related terms heavy heavy
3	[ adverb ] with great force Examples "she hit her arm heavily against the wall" Related terms heavy heavy
4	[ adverb ] in a manner designed for heavy duty Examples "a heavily constructed car" "heavily armed" Used in print (The Family Fallout Shelter. Office of Civil and Defence...) The central area of the ground_floor of a heavily constructed apartment_building , with concrete floors , should provide more fallout protection than the ordinary basement of a family dwelling . Related terms heavy-duty heavy-duty
5	[ adverb ] slowly as if burdened by much weight Synonyms heavy Examples "time hung heavy on their hands" Used in print (Samuel Elkin, "The Ball Player," Nugget, 6: 5...) Both fell heavily to the ground . Related terms heavy heavy
6	[ adverb ] indulging excessively Synonyms hard intemperately Examples "he drank heavily" Related terms lightly intemperate hard intemperate hard
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