adv · 12 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈhɛvɪli/
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CMU ARPABET:HH EH1 V AH0 L IY0
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adv
Meaning 1
With a great weight.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
heavily burdened
She fell heavily into bed.
He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots.
The great clod trod heavily on my toes!
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
2
adv
Meaning 2
To a considerable degree, to a great extent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
He relied heavily on the data collected by the others.
Your advice still weighs heavily with me.
This problem weighs heavily on my mind.
He drank heavily.
heavily in debt; heavily tattooed
heavily pregnant
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
3
adv
Meaning 3
In a manner designed for heavy duty.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract