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(adverb) to a considerable degree; "he relied heavily on others' data" |
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Synonyms: to a great extent |
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(adverb) indulging excessively; "he drank heavily" |
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Synonyms: hard, intemperately |
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Antonyms: lightly |
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(adverb) in a manner designed for heavy duty; "a heavily constructed car"; "heavily armed" |
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(adverb) in a heavy-footed manner; "he walked heavily up the three flights to his room" |
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(adverb) with great force; "she hit her arm heavily against the wall" |
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(adverb) slowly as if burdened by much weight; "time hung heavy on their hands" |
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Synonyms: heavy |
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