Cool MateMeaning of Heavily
to a great degree; in large amounts
In simple words: A lot or to a great degree.
Heavily in a sentence
- The rain fell heavily all night, causing flooding in several areas.
- She was breathing heavily after running up the hill.
- The truck was heavily loaded with goods.
- He invested heavily in the stock market during the boom.
- The heavily armored vehicle was designed for combat.
How to use Heavily
Use 'heavily' to describe actions done with great intensity or amount. It's neutral, but can sound more formal in certain contexts, like writing.
Grammar pattern
heavily + verb
Memory hint
Think of a heavy weight pressing down—when something is done heavily, it feels like it's weighted down.
Related words
Collocations with Heavily
- heavily loaded
- heavily armed
- heavily criticized
- heavily dependent
- heavily influenced
Opposites of Heavily
- lightly
- gently
Common mistakes with Heavily
- Used incorrectly with non-action verbs (e.g., saying 'heavily is happy').
- Confused with 'hard' (e.g., saying 'heavily' when 'hard' is more suitable).
Heavily appears in
Heavily in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بشكل كثيف
الكثير أو إلى درجة كبيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রচুর পরিমাণে
অনেক বেশি বা খুব বেশি।
- GermanDeutsch
Heavily
Viel oder in großem Maße.
- SpanishEspañol
Fuertemente
Mucho o en gran medida.
- Persianفارسی
به شدت، زیاد، سنگین
خیلی زیاد یا با شدت زیاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Heavily
Beaucoup ou à un grand degré.
- Hindiहिन्दी
भारी तौर पर
बहुत ज़्यादा या बहुत बड़े पैमाने पर।
- ItalianItaliano
Pesantemente, Fortemente, Molto
Tanto o in modo intenso.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fortemente, Pesadamente, Intensamente
Muito ou em grande grau.
- RussianРусский
Сильно, Тяжело, Обильно
Много или в большой степени.
- Urduاردو
شدت سے، بھاری طور پر
بہت زیادہ یا بڑی حد تک۔
- Chinese中文
大量地
很多或在很大程度上。
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Frequently asked questions about Heavily
What does Heavily mean?
A lot or to a great degree.
What is the definition of Heavily?
to a great degree; in large amounts
How do you use Heavily in a sentence?
The rain fell heavily all night, causing flooding in several areas.
Can you give another example of Heavily?
She was breathing heavily after running up the hill.
What are synonyms for Heavily?
Common alternatives include intensely, seriously, greatly, profoundly, strongly.
What is the opposite of Heavily?
Opposite meanings include lightly, gently.
What words go with Heavily?
It commonly pairs with heavily loaded, heavily armed, heavily criticized, heavily dependent, heavily influenced.
What are common mistakes when using Heavily?
Used incorrectly with non-action verbs (e.g., saying 'heavily is happy'). Confused with 'hard' (e.g., saying 'heavily' when 'hard' is more suitable).
How do you pronounce Heavily?
US: /["/ˈhevɪli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhevɪli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Heavily?
Use 'heavily' to describe actions done with great intensity or amount. It's neutral, but can sound more formal in certain contexts, like writing.
What CEFR level is Heavily?
"Heavily" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.