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strongly Meaning & Definition

/ˈstɹɔŋli/

What Does Strongly Mean?

As an adverb, strongly means In a strong or powerful manner. It can also mean Very much.

Strongly at a Glance

Part of speechadverb
Pronunciation//ˈstɹɔŋli//
Syllables1
Synonymspowerfully
Antonymsweakly
Comparative / superlativestronglier, strongliest

Strongly Definition (Adverb)

  1. In a strong or powerful manner.

    The Pope feels strongly about the need for both sides of the armed conflict to return to the negotiating table.

  2. Very much.

    His reply was strongly suggestive of a forthcoming challenge to the governor.

  3. Fulfilling a stricter set of criteria.

Synonyms of Strongly

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Antonyms of Strongly

Strongly in a Sentence

The Pope feels strongly about the need for both sides of the armed conflict to return to the negotiating table.

In the third race, Renowned Blaze finished strongly to win, paying sixteen dollars.

His reply was strongly suggestive of a forthcoming challenge to the governor.

Word Forms & Grammar

strongly (comparative stronglier or more strongly, superlative strongliest or most strongly)

Words That Rhyme With Strongly

Origin of Strongly

From Middle English strongly, from Old English stranglīċe (“strongly”), equivalent to strong +‎ -ly.

How to Pronounce Strongly

You say strongly as //ˈstɹɔŋli//. It has 1 syllable.

Quick Answers About Strongly

What part of speech is strongly?

Strongly is an adverb.

What is another word for strongly?

Close synonyms of strongly are powerfully. See the full list of strongly synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of strongly?

The opposite of strongly is weakly.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of strongly?

The comparative form is stronglier and the superlative form is strongliest.

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