Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heavily

adverb
/ˈhɛv.ɪ.li/
Definition
In a way that is heavy; with a lot of weight or force.
Examples
  • She breathed heavily after running up the stairs.
  • The rain fell heavily, soaking everything in its path.
  • He is heavily involved in community service.
Meaning
The term ‘heavily’ describes an action done with significant weight or intensity.
Synonyms
  • Weightily
  • Profoundly
  • Strongly
  • Intensely