Main entry: to a great extent, heavily
Definition: to a considerable degree
Usage: he relied heavily on others' data
Main entry: heavily, hard, intemperately
Definition: indulging excessively
Usage: he drank heavily
Main entry: heavily
Definition: in a labored manner
Usage: he breathed heavily
Definition: slowly as if burdened by much weight
Usage: time hung heavy on their hands
Main entry: heavily
Definition: in a manner designed for heavy duty
Usage: a heavily constructed car; heavily armed
Main entry: heavily
Definition: in a heavy-footed manner
Usage: he walked heavily up the three flights to his room
Main entry: heavily
Definition: with great force
Usage: she hit her arm heavily against the wall