adversely

Meanings

• adverb

  in a way that harms or injures

  - "The new policy adversely affects small businesses."
  - "His actions adversely affected the team's morale."

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Rhymes

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adversely , hazardously , perilously , dangerously

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Variants

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adversely

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Etymology

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From Old English 'advers', meaning 'opposite' or 'against' + 'leasan', meaning 'loose' or 'free'. Adversely means 'in a harmful or detrimental manner'.

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Trivia

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1. The word adversely has 8 letters.

2. Adversely is an antonym of the word advantageously.

3. The word adversely is used more frequently in formal writing than in casual conversation.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposition: Adversely is related to the concept of opposition, as it implies going against or in a direction that is harmful or unfavorable.

2. harm: Adversely is also related to the concept of harm, as it implies causing damage or injury.

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Culture

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In literature, adversely is often used to describe the negative consequences of an action or situation. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the character Nick Carraway observes that Gatsby's pursuit of wealth and love 'worked adversely for him'. In art, the term 'adverse conditions' is used to describe unfavorable circumstances that challenge artists to create innovative works.

How to Memorize "adversely"

1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember that adversely means 'in a harmful or detrimental manner', try associating it with the word 'detrimentally'.

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