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deeply

adverb

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Meaning

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To a great extent or intensity; profoundly.

Example Sentence

She was deeply affected by the news of her friend's success.

Usage Note

Used to describe how strongly someone feels something, or how thoroughly something is done. For example, 'He was deeply interested in the subject' or 'The roots grow deeply into the soil.'

Synonyms

profoundly intensely greatly thoroughly keenly heartily

Antonyms

superficially lightly shallowly barely slightly