strongly

/ˈstrɒŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈstrɔːŋli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈstrȯŋ-lē/ (ame, mw)

strongly — adverb

1. with deep conviction or a firm opinion, showing that you feel something is very

1.副詞B1
釋義

with deep conviction or a firm opinion, showing that you feel something is very important

例句

Heloísa strongly believes that every child deserves access to good education.

strongly + believes (verb of conviction)

The residents strongly opposed the plan to build a factory near their homes.

strongly + opposed (past participle, negative opinion)

同義詞
  • firmly

    more about unwavering position than emotional intensity; 'She firmly said no' sounds resolute but not emotional

  • deeply

    focuses on emotional depth rather than decisiveness; 'He deeply regretted his words'

  • intensely

    suggests a high degree of emotional force; can sound dramatic in everyday contexts

  • passionately

    adds emotional warmth and enthusiasm; used with positive feelings like love or support

反義詞
  • weakly

    opposite on both intensity and conviction; 'She weakly protested the decision'

  • mildly

    suggests a soft or moderate opinion, opposite of strong conviction; 'He mildly disagreed'

文法句型

strongly + verb (strongly believes/opposes/recommends)

strongly + past participle (strongly recommended/supported/opposed)

用法筆記

Frequently modifies verbs of belief, opinion, or emotion (believe, oppose, recommend, feel, support, disagree, argue). Common in both formal and everyday contexts.

常見錯誤

❌I strongly do exercise every morning.
✅I exercise vigorously every morning.
💡'strongly' is not used for physical exercise intensity; use 'vigorously' or 'hard' instead.
❌She strongly ate the soup.
✅She strongly disagreed with the decision.
💡'strongly' does not modify general action verbs; it pairs with opinion, feeling, and conviction verbs.

2. with a solid physical structure that resists breaking, cracking, or coming apart

2.副詞B2
釋義

with a solid physical structure that resists breaking, cracking, or coming apart under force

例句

The oak bookshelf was strongly built and held all the heavy volumes without bending.

strongly + built (past participle, physical construction)

Linh checked that the fence posts were strongly fixed into the ground before the storm arrived.

strongly + fixed (past participle, physical attachment)

同義詞
  • solidly

    more common in everyday speech for describing physical construction; 'The table is solidly built'

  • sturdily

    suggests reliable strength suitable for rough use; 'The children's toys were sturdily made'

  • securely

    focuses on being firmly attached or locked in place rather than overall build quality

反義詞
  • weakly

    opposite for physical construction; 'The chair was weakly assembled and fell apart'

  • flimsily

    describes something badly made that breaks easily; 'The shelf was flimsily attached to the wall'

文法句型

strongly + past participle (strongly built/made/constructed/fixed)

strongly + adjective (strongly resistant)

用法筆記

Mainly pairs with past participles describing construction or attachment — built, made, constructed, fixed, fastened, reinforced. Not used for abstract strength in this sense. The rejected Oxford sense ('easy to notice', as in smell strongly) is covered by 'strongly' only in narrow contexts like taste and smell; learners should use 'distinctly' or 'noticeably' instead.

常見錯誤

❌The rope strongly holds the boat.
✅The rope is strongly made and holds the boat securely.
💡'strongly' does not directly modify a present-tense action verb; use it with a past participle describing the object's construction.