heavily (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɛvəli/

Definition

To a great degree or extent; with great weight or force.

Examples

• The company is heavily invested in renewable energy.

• He was heavily involved in the project from the beginning.

• The car was heavily damaged in the accident.

How to Use heavily

heavily involved in (prepositional phrase)

To be deeply engaged or participating in an activity or project. — "He was heavily involved in the political campaign."

heavily invested in (prepositional phrase)

To have put a large amount of money, time, or effort into something. — "They are heavily invested in the success of their new product."

heavily damaged (collocation)

Suffering severe harm or destruction. — "The ship was heavily damaged during the storm."

heavily reliant on (prepositional phrase)

Depending greatly on something or someone. — "Many small businesses are heavily reliant on a few key clients."

Synonyms of heavily

Words with a similar meaning to heavily:

• greatly
• intensely
• severely
• significantly

Antonyms of heavily

Words with the opposite meaning to heavily:

• lightly
• barely

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