The government decided to tax luxury goods more heavily.
The government decided to tax luxury goods more heavily.
English
heavily
ˈhɛvɪli, ˈhevɪli, ˈhev.əl.i
Meaning: to a great degree; in large amounts; with force
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Example sentences
It was raining heavily when we left the house.
It was raining heavily when we left the house.
The local economy is heavily dependent on tourism.
The local economy is heavily dependent on tourism.
Many students are heavily in debt after graduating.
Many students are heavily in debt after graduating.
The country's economy relies heavily on car manufacturing.
The country's economy relies heavily on car manufacturing.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize the intensity or quantity of an action or state. Common collocations include 'rain heavily', 'drink heavily', and 'rely heavily'.
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