severely Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adverb to a severe or serious degree
gravely; badly; seriously.
- fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
- badly injured
- a severely impaired heart
- is gravely ill
- was seriously ill
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adverb with sternness; in a severe manner
sternly.
- `No,' she said sternly
- peered severely over her glasses
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adverb causing great damage or hardship
hard.
- industries hit hard by the depression
- she was severely affected by the bank's failure
