adverb
- To a considerable degree.
- usage: "he relied heavily on others' data"
- synonyms: to a great extent
- In a heavy-footed manner.
- usage: "he walked heavily up the three flights to his room"
- With great force.
- usage: "she hit her arm heavily against the wall"
- In a manner designed for heavy duty.
- usage: "a heavily constructed car"; "heavily armed"
- Slowly as if burdened by much weight.
- usage: "time hung heavy on their hands"
- synonyms: heavy
- In a labored manner.
- usage: "he breathed heavily"
- Indulging excessively.
- usage: "he drank heavily"
- synonyms: intemperately, hard
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