Local English word record

gravely

adverb · 2 senses

to a severe or serious degree

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Examples

  • fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated
  • badly injured
  • a severely impaired heart
  • is gravely ill
  • was seriously ill

Word relationships

Synonyms

badly, severely, seriously

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