American English
/ˈstɹɔŋ.li/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
In a firm and emphatic way, showing great certainty or emotion.
Practice out loudIn a firm and emphatic way, showing great certainty or emotion.
I strongly believe that she is right.
We strongly recommend this hotel.
Say “I strongly agree,” not “I strong agree.”
strongly believe · strongly recommend · strongly disagree · strongly support
strongly + verb
To a great degree; very much.
The decision strongly affected the local economy.
These two ideas are strongly connected.
strongly influence · strongly affect · strongly associated with · strongly connected to
strongly + verb
be + strongly + past participle
With a lot of physical force or power.
The wind blew strongly all night.
The current pushed the boat strongly toward the rocks.
blow strongly · pull strongly · push strongly
verb + strongly
written or spoken in a firm and forceful way
The company sent a strongly worded complaint.