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English adverb: severely

1. severely to a severe or serious degree


SamplesFingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated.
Badly injured.
A severely impaired heart.
Is gravely ill.
Was seriously ill.


Synonymsbadly, gravely, seriously

2. severely with sternness; in a severe manner


Samples`No,' she said sternly.
Peered severely over her glasses.


Synonymssternly

3. severely causing great damage or hardship


SamplesIndustries hit hard by the depression.
She was severely affected by the bank's failure.


Synonymshard









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