/ɡɾaβeˈmente/
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Translation
seriously, gravely
Word origin
From the adjective grave (from Latin gravis, 'heavy') plus the adverbial suffix -mente.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- gravis
- English cognates
- grave, gravity
Examples
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The man was seriously injured in the accident.
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His grandmother is gravely ill in hospital.
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That decision seriously affects the whole company.
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He spoke gravely, without any smile.
dañado .
The bridge was seriously damaged by the storm.
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