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(adv) gravely, badly, seriously
to a severe or serious degree
fingers so badly frozen they had to be amputated; badly injured; a severely impaired heart; is gravely ill; was seriously ill
(adv) hard
causing great damage or hardship
industries hit hard by the depression; she was severely affected by the bank's failure
(adv) sternly
with sternness; in a severe manner
`No,' she said sternly; peered severely over her glasses