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dramatically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //dɹəˈmætɪkəɫi// UK //dɹəmˈætɪkli// dra·mat·i·cal·ly General-service

adv. in a way that is very sudden, surprising, or easy to see. You use this to describe a big change that happens quickly.

adv. in a manner that is striking, sudden, or highly visible. Often used to modify verbs of change or adjectives of scale to emphasize a significant shift.


SIMPLE

The price of gas dropped dramatically this morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The landscape changed dramatically as the train climbed higher into the snowy mountains.

COMPLEX

Technological advancements have dramatically altered the way we communicate, rendering traditional postal services nearly obsolete for personal correspondence.

Antonyms
Origin

From dramatic + -ally.

Usage

Commonly modifies verbs of change like 'increase', 'decrease', 'improve', or 'alter'.

Pitfall

The prices increased dramatic.The prices increased dramatically.Learners often use the adjective form instead of the adverb to modify a verb.

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