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adversely

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ædˈvɝsɫi// UK //ædvˈɜːsli// ad·verse·ly

adv. in a way that is negative or harmful. You use this when something has a bad effect on a situation or person.

adv. in a manner that is harmful, negative, or contrary to one's interests. Often used to describe how external factors impact a system, health, or financial status.


SIMPLE

The cold weather affected the crops adversely.

CONTEXTUAL

The new tax laws will adversely affect small businesses that rely on international shipping.

COMPLEX

Economists worry that the sudden increase in interest rates will adversely impact consumer spending, potentially leading to a period of stagnant growth across the retail sector.

Origin

From adverse + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.

Pitfall

The news adversely affected to him.The news adversely affected him.Adversely is an adverb modifying the verb 'affect', which is transitive and does not take the preposition 'to'.

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