strongly

adverb

STRAWNG-lee/ˈstɹɔŋli/UKSTRONG-lee/ˈstɹɒŋli/

2 meanings of strongly

1
adverb
In a way that uses great power or force.
She pulled strongly on the rope to free the boat.
The wind blew strongly across the open field all night.
Similarfirmly, powerfully, forcefully, vigorously, tightly
Oppositeweakly, feebly, gently, loosely
2
adverb
To a great degree, or very much.
I strongly believe we should leave before it gets dark.
She strongly disagreed with the new schedule.
Similarfirmly, highly, emphatically, seriously, earnestly
Oppositeslightly, mildly, weakly

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Origin

From Old English stranglice, made from strong plus -ly.