{
    "term": "strongly",
    "partOfSpeech": "adverb",
    "ox3000": true,
    "cefr": "b1",
    "definitions": [
        {
            "senseNumber": 1,
            "definition": "in a way that shows definite and serious opinions or beliefs",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a strongly worded protest"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He was **strongly opposed to** the idea."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This is an issue I **feel strongly about**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "This decision was **strongly criticized **by both sides."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Nearly all of them **strongly agree** that education is the key to success."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I **strongly disagree **with this statement."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We **believe strongly **in the importance of taking personal responsibility for our own actions."
                },
                {
                    "text": "We **strongly urge** the British government to take the necessary action."
                },
                {
                    "text": "I **strongly suspect** that this whole story is fictional."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The company says it **strongly believes **in the importance of organic agriculture."
                }
            ],
            "topics": ["Opinion and argument"]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 2,
            "definition": "to a great degree or extent",
            "cefr": "b1",
            "ox3000": true,
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "Health spending is strongly linked to the country's wealth."
                },
                {
                    "text": "These conclusions are **strongly supported** by a recent study."
                },
                {
                    "text": "Interest is already very high and advance booking is **strongly recommended**."
                },
                {
                    "text": "She was **strongly influenced **by his views."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The evidence **strongly suggests** that he did not commit the crime."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 3,
            "definition": "in a way that is easy to notice",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "The room smelt strongly of polish."
                },
                {
                    "text": "These works are strongly reminiscent of earlier paintings."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 4,
            "definition": "with a lot of power or force",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a light shining strongly"
                },
                {
                    "text": "He finished strongly in a time of 38 minutes, 44 seconds."
                },
                {
                    "text": "The market rebounded strongly in the second half of the year."
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "senseNumber": 5,
            "definition": "in a way that means something cannot be easily broken or damaged",
            "examples": [
                {
                    "text": "a strongly built boat"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "pronunciations": {
        "uk": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈstrɒŋli/",
                "audio": "st/strongly/strongly__gb_1.mp3"
            }
        ],
        "us": [
            {
                "pronunciation": "/ˈstrɔːŋli/",
                "audio": "st/strongly/strongly__us_1.mp3"
            }
        ]
    },
    "wordOrigin": null
}