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strongly

adv. degree
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈstɹɔŋɫi// UK //stɹˈɒŋli// strong·ly General-service

adv. in a powerful or serious way. You use this to show that you have a very firm opinion or that something has a big effect.

adv. with great force, intensity, or conviction. Often used to modify verbs of opinion, influence, or physical action to indicate a high degree of power.


SIMPLE

I strongly believe that we should help them.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community strongly opposed the plan to build a new highway through the park.

COMPLEX

The evidence suggests that early childhood experiences strongly influence personality development, though genetic factors also play a significant role in shaping individual traits.

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Origin

From Middle English strongliche, strangliche, from Old English stranglīċe (“strongly”), equivalent to strong + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the verb it modifies, especially with verbs of thinking or feeling like 'suggest', 'believe', or 'disagree'.

Pitfall

I very strongly to disagreeI strongly disagreeWhile 'very strongly' is grammatically possible, 'strongly' alone is usually sufficient and more natural before a verb.

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