strongly — With great force, intensity, or conviction. In a powerful or emphatic manner that shows firm belief or determination.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: With great force, intensity, or conviction. In a powerful or emphatic manner that shows firm belief or determination.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstrɔːŋli/
Example Sentences
- I strongly advise you not to eat that week-old sushi.
- The teacher strongly emphasized the importance of homework.
- He strongly resembles a confused penguin when he dances.
strongly
ADVERB[/ˈstrɔːŋli/]
With great force, intensity, or conviction. In a powerful or emphatic manner that shows firm belief or determination.
With great force, intensity, or conviction. In a powerful or emphatic manner that shows firm belief or determination.
She believed strongly, not wrongly, and endured longly!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'strang' meaning 'powerful, severe, firm,' which came from Proto-Germanic 'strangaz.' The adverb form was created by adding the '-ly' suffix.
Breakdown
strong (powerful, firm) + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“I strongly advise you not to eat that week-old sushi.”
“The teacher strongly emphasized the importance of homework.”
“He strongly resembles a confused penguin when he dances.”
“The wind was blowing strongly against the windows.”
“I strongly suspect that my cat is plotting world domination.”
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