► dramatically/drastically/radically change (=a lot)· People’s work environment has changed dramatically in the past twenty years.
► dramatically decrease (=suddenly and a lot)· The survival rate decreases dramatically as the disease progresses.
► increased dramatically
The population increased dramatically in the first half of the century. ► dramatically pause· 'They have offered us a lot of money.' She paused dramatically.
► dramatically/drastically reduce· They are committed to drastically reducing the size and cost of government.
► dramatically rise (=a lot and very suddenly)· Unemployment rose dramatically.