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gravely

adverb

to a severe or serious degree

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
G
Ends with
Y
Contains
RA
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈɡɹeɪvli

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Definitions

adverb

  1. to a severe or serious degree

    “fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated”

adverb

  1. in a grave and sober manner

    “he walked soberly toward the altar”

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Example Sentences

fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
badly injured
a severely impaired heart
is gravely ill
was seriously ill
he walked soberly toward the altar

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