heavily
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Britannica Dictionary definition of HEAVILY
[more heavily; most heavily]
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:
to a great degree
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very much
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heavily salted foods
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heavily armored vehicles
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heavily populated/forested areas
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He relies heavily on his wife for advice.
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These artists borrow heavily from Picasso.
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Our flowers were heavily damaged by a late spring frost.
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She drank and smoked heavily for years.
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The decision weighs heavily on my mind. [=the decision is difficult and causes me to feel worried]
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:
in a slow or heavy way
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He sat down heavily on the couch.
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He was leaning heavily on the table.
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She sighed heavily then said “Okay, I'll do it.”
