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seriously

se·ri·ous·ly [ sree əsslee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. badly: in a great, bad, dangerous, harmful, or problematic way
seriously ill

2. gravely: in a grave and thoughtful way, without being lighthearted or dismissive
We have to take this threat seriously.

3. truly: in a true or literal way, without exaggeration or deceit
Do you seriously expect me to go along with this?

4. extremely: to a great or remarkable extent ( informal )
I'm getting seriously fed up with her attitude.

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