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massively

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈmæsɪvɫi// UK //mˈæsɪvli// mas·sive·ly Slang

adv. very much or to a very great degree. You use this when you want to emphasize how big or important something is.

adv. to a very great extent or degree. Often used to intensify verbs or adjectives, particularly in informal or colloquial contexts.


SIMPLE

The new update massively improves the app's speed.

CONTEXTUAL

The company's profits increased massively after they launched their new marketing campaign in Asia.

COMPLEX

The landscape of digital communication has changed massively over the last decade, rendering many traditional media strategies obsolete.

Origin

From massive + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the verb or adjective it modifies.

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