26984 words

strongly

7 definitions • 11 examples
1
very much or in a very serious way:

Examples:

They strongly believe their children should make choices for themselves.
Many locals are strongly opposed to the development.
2
in a way or form that is difficult to break:

Examples:

Equipment will have to be strongly made to endure the weather conditions on the ice cap.
3
in a very important or serious way:

Examples:

Beliefs are strongly tied to culture.
4
in a persuasive or determined way:

Examples:

He is strongly opposed to censorship.
Voters strongly supported the candidate.
5
in a way or form that is difficult to break:

Examples:

The castle walls were strongly constructed of stone.
6
in a way that shows that something is performing well or improving a lot:

Examples:

Markets on both sides of the Atlantic have performed strongly.
The FTSE 100 later bounced back strongly to close 134.6 points higher at 4131.
7
in a way that shows strong feelings or opinions:

Examples:

The project was strongly opposed by environmental groups.
She has strongly denied the allegations.

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