1. heavily, to a great extent

to a considerable degree

Example Sentences:
'he relied heavily on others' data'

• to a great extent

2. heavily

in a heavy-footed manner

Example Sentences:
'he walked heavily up the three flights to his room'

3. heavily

with great force

Example Sentences:
'she hit her arm heavily against the wall'

4. heavily

in a manner designed for heavy duty

Example Sentences:
'a heavily constructed car'
'heavily armed'

5. heavily, heavy

slowly as if burdened by much weight

Example Sentences:
'time hung heavy on their hands'

• heavy

6. heavily

in a labored manner

Example Sentences:
'he breathed heavily'

7. hard, heavily, intemperately

indulging excessively

Example Sentences:
'he drank heavily'

• hard
• intemperately