Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvəli/
adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun
A1 She carried the heavily loaded grocery bags into the house.
A2 The rain fell heavily on the roof of the old barn.
B1 He was heavily involved in organizing the charity event.
B2 The company heavily invested in new technology to improve efficiency.
C1 The government was heavily criticized for its handling of the crisis.
C2 The artist's work was heavily influenced by her time spent in Paris.
adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb by providing information about the manner, place, time, or degree of the action
A1 She walked heavily down the stairs.
A2 The rain fell heavily on the roof of the house.
B1 Heavily influenced by his friends, he made a decision he later regretted.
B2 The company invested heavily in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.
C1 The government imposed heavily restrictions on the use of natural resources.
C2 The stock market reacted heavily to the news of the merger, causing a sharp drop in prices.
formal The company heavily invested in research and development to stay ahead of the competition.
informal She was heavily focused on finishing her assignment before the deadline.
slang He partied heavily last night and now he's feeling the consequences.
figurative The weight of responsibility was heavily on his shoulders as he made the decision.
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