Strongly: meaning, definitions and examples

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strongly

 

[หˆstrษ’ล‹ษกli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a strong or powerful manner; to a great degree; with strength or force.

Synonyms

firmly, forcefully, intensely, powerfully, vigorously.

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Word Description / Examples
strongly

Used to express a high degree of confidence or intensity. Itโ€™s often used in opinions, recommendations, or emotions.

  • She strongly believes in the importance of education.
  • I would strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in history.
forcefully

Conveys a sense of using extreme strength or power, often with an aggressive tone or action.

  • He argued forcefully against the proposal.
  • She closed the door forcefully.
powerfully

Often used to describe something with great physical strength or emotional impact.

  • The speech was delivered powerfully.
  • He hit the ball powerfully into the net.
vigorously

Implies energetic activity, effort, or enthusiasm, often physical or actions taken with determination.

  • She scrubbed the floor vigorously.
  • He exercises vigorously every morning.
firmly

Used when emphasizing resoluteness or stability, often in decisions or physical actions.

  • He firmly denied the accusations.
  • She held the steering wheel firmly during the storm.
intensely

Describes a high level of concentration, effort, or emotion, which is deeply felt or observed.

  • He studied intensely for the final exam.
  • They felt intensely passionate about their cause.

Examples of usage

  • She strongly disagreed with the decision.
  • He strongly recommended the book to me.
  • The storm hit the coast strongly and caused significant damage.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • Derived from the Old English word 'strang', which also meant strong.
  • The suffix '-ly' transforms an adjective into an adverb, showing manners of action.

Psychology

  • People often express feelings strongly to reinforce their beliefs and encourage others to agree.
  • Research indicates that strongly held opinions can lead to stronger emotional responses when challenged.

Literature

  • In poetry, using the word 'strongly' enhances the emotional weight of the message.
  • Authors often emphasize characters' feelings by describing how they 'strongly' react to events, helping to create vivid imagery.

Science

  • Physically strong forces, like gravity, can also be described strongly based on their effect.
  • In chemistry, a strong bond indicates a significant attraction between atoms, leading to stable compounds.

Pop Culture

  • Songs often feature the word 'strongly' in lyrics to emphasize passionate love or fierce determination.
  • Strongly held opinions can often spark debates in social media, showing the power of words in current culture.

Translations

Translations of the word "strongly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fortemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅƒเคขเคผเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stark

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kuat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mocno

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผทใ (ใคใ‚ˆใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fortement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuertemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผรงlรผ bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ•ํ•˜๊ฒŒ (๊ฐ•ํ•˜๊ฒŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ silnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ silno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผบ็ƒˆๅœฐ (qiรกngliรจ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ moฤno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sterkt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏัˆั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒšแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผclรผ ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuertemente

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,713, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.