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heavily vs hard

hard vs heavily

heavily is not an adjective while hard is an adjective.

heavily and hard both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
heavily No No No Yes
hard No Yes No Yes
As adverbs, heavily and hard are synonyms defined as:
  • heavily and hard: indulging excessively
Other synonyms of heavily include intemperately.
heavily (adjective) hard (adjective)
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
resisting weight or pressure
dispassionate
(of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward or touching the velum
(of light) transmitted directly from a pointed light source
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
being distilled rather than fermented; having a high alcoholic content
unfortunate or hard to bear
given to excessive indulgence of bodily appetites especially for intoxicating liquors
dried out
very strong or vigorous
characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
heavily (adverb) hard (adverb)
to a considerable degree with effort or force or vigor
indulging excessively to the full extent possible; all the way
slowly as if burdened by much weight slowly and with difficulty
in a manner designed for heavy duty causing great damage or hardship
in a heavy-footed manner with firmness
with great force indulging excessively
in a labored manner earnestly or intently
with pain or distress or bitterness
very near or close in space or time
into a solid condition
Difference between heavily and hard

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