Heavily
Adverb
UK
/ˈhev.ɪ.li/
US
/ˈhev.ɪ.li/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
In a strong, large, or intense way.
Example
"It rained heavily yesterday."
"The workers carried the boxes heavily, because each one was full of books."
"He was breathing heavily after climbing the steep hill with his backpack."
Explanation
Heavily means a lot or with great weight or force. For example, it rained heavily all night. It can describe weight, like heavily packed bags are hard to carry, or intensity, like she was breathing heavily after running. It is an adverb and always tells us how something is done or happens.