Word Adverb
vitally
adv.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈvaɪtəɫi/ UK /vˈaɪtəli/ vi·tal·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that is very important or necessary. You use this to show that something is essential for a situation to work or succeed.
adv.in a manner that is essential or of the highest importance. Often used to modify verbs related to health, success, or survival.
Examples
“Water is vitally important for all living things.”
“The success of the project depends vitally on the cooperation of the local community.”
“The health of the ecosystem is vitally linked to the preservation of its most vulnerable species, which act as the primary indicators of environmental stability.”
Usage vitally important
Etymology
From vital + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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