strongly
[adverb]
Synonyms: hard, energetically, forcefully, forcibly, hardly, might and main, mightily, powerfully, vigorously

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Antonyms: weakly

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

strong‧ly S3 /ˈstrɒŋli $ ˈstrɒːŋ-/ adverb
[Word Family: verb: strengthen; noun: strength; adverb: strongly; adjective: strong]

1. if you feel or believe in something strongly, you are very sure and serious about it:
I’m strongly opposed to capital punishment.
We strongly believe that she is innocent.
I’m strongly in favour of marriage.

2. in a way that is meant to persuade someone to do something
strongly suggest/advise/recommend something
Before taking action, you are strongly recommended to consult an accountant.

3. in a way that is easy to notice:
The house smelt strongly of food.
HINT:
► Do not say ‘hold/grip something strongly’. Use firmly or tightly: He gripped my arm tightly.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

strongly
adverb
BAD: When the plane took off, she held my hand strongly.
GOOD: When the plane took off, she held my hand tightly.

Usage Note:
Strongly is used with verbs such as suggest, advise, recommend, agree/disagree, believe, feel, etc (NOT with verbs that refer to actions): 'I would strongly advise you to think again.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲