drastically — in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and sudden
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and sudden
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdræstɪkli/
Example Sentences
- My phone battery life improved drastically after I deleted TikTok.
- The company's profits have declined drastically this quarter.
- Her cooking skills improved drastically after watching YouTube tutorials.
drastically
ADVERB[/ˈdræstɪkli/]
in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and sudden
in a way that is likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme and sudden
It bends plastically and changes fantastically, all so drastically!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'drastikos' meaning 'acting powerfully' or 'effective', derived from 'dran' meaning 'to do' or 'to act'. The suffix '-ally' converts the adjective to an adverb form.
Breakdown
drastic (from Greek drastikos, 'acting powerfully') + -al (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix) = drastically
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📝Examples
“My phone battery life improved drastically after I deleted TikTok.”
“The company's profits have declined drastically this quarter.”
“Her cooking skills improved drastically after watching YouTube tutorials.”
“The number of students drastically increased when they offered free pizza.”
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