CEFR B1

drastically

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is extreme and sudden, causing a great difference.

Examples

The government decided to drastically reduce taxes.
His appearance had changed drastically after the illness.

Synonyms: greatly, significantly, extremely, radically

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drastically (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈdræstɪkli/

Definition

In a way that is extreme and sudden, causing a great difference.

Examples

The government decided to drastically reduce taxes.
His appearance had changed drastically after the illness.
We need to drastically improve our customer service.

How to Use drastically

drastically cut (collocation): To reduce something by a very large amount. — "We had to drastically cut our expenses."
drastically change (collocation): To alter something in a very significant and noticeable way. — "His life changed drastically after he won the lottery."
drastically reduce (collocation): To make something much smaller or fewer in amount or size. — "The government aims to drastically reduce pollution levels."

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