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strongly /ˈstrɒŋli /adverb1With great power or strength: she started out swimming strongly the market has rallied strongly...- On a strongly running tide, fishing these shoals can be reminiscent of fishing the tumbling waters in a mountain stream.
- Their selling is slowing, and the buying is growing and may well strongly overtake any selling remaining.
- They were setting it firmly into the hole, with bits of wood strongly hammered in on every side so the cross might stand more solidly and not fall.
1.1In a forceful or heartfelt way; firmly: the rebel movement strongly denied responsibility for the attack I strongly believed in the importance of what I did...- I have to say that I strongly agree with Gunnar.
- She strongly refuted rumours that she pursued the case for malicious reasons.
- I am strongly convinced that evil exists.
1.2To a great degree or extent: he was strongly affected by the divorce of his parents I was strongly impressed by his enthusiasm...- The committee was strongly moved by the comments from its nursing members about the differential access to treatment as a result of differences in wealth.
- Some argue that the intellectual life of Bulgarians in the nineteenth century was influenced strongly by Russian culture.
- The willingness and freedom to take risks strongly impacted the character of my playing.
1.3In a very intense or distinctive manner: the car smelled strongly of whisky a strongly flavoured cheese...- The lentils were too strongly seasoned for any truffle to show through.
- The place stank strongly of sick and wounded people.
- They are among the most strongly scented of all roses.
2In a way that is able to withstand force or wear: the wheels are strongly made strongly built vehicles...- The superstructure is of brick, the walls being thoroughly grouted and strongly constructed.
- If set up strongly, firewalling will block all but the port you want open for your site.
- The bottom is trussed, and the two parts are strongly put together.
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