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severely
adverb
to a severe or serious degree
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adverb
to a severe or serious degree
“fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated”
adverb
causing great damage or hardship
“industries hit hard by the depression”
adverb
with sternness; in a severe manner
“‘No,’ she said sternly”
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fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
badly injured
a severely impaired heart
is gravely ill
was seriously ill
industries hit hard by the depression
she was severely affected by the bank's failure
‘No,’ she said sternly
peered severely over her glasses
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