strongly
English meaning: Strongly
Definition
In a strong or powerful manner.
Example
“In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars.”
Another example: “The doctor strongly recommended that he give up smoking.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral; an adverb meaning to a high degree, forcefully or with conviction. Common in everyday and formal contexts, especially with verbs of opinion and feeling ('strongly believe', 'strongly oppose', 'strongly recommend').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From 'strong' (Old English 'strang', powerful) plus '-ly'; in use since before the 12th century.
Synonyms
- powerfully
- firmly
- forcefully
- intensely
Antonyms / Opposites
- weakly
- faintly
- mildly
Related Words
- correlated
- influenced
- discouraged
- opposed
- objected
- condemned
- curved
- resisted
- advocated
- fortified
Common Collocations
- strongly believe
- strongly recommend
- strongly oppose
- feel strongly
- strongly disagree
- strongly support
Word Forms
strongly (adv); strong (adj); stronger; strongest; strength (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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