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- [dras-tik]
- /ˈdræs tɪk/
- /ˈdræstɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dras-tik]
- /ˈdræs tɪk/
Definitions of drastically word
- adjective drastically acting with force or violence; violent. 1
- adjective drastically extremely severe or extensive: a drastic tax-reduction measure. 1
- noun drastically In a drastic manner. 1
- adverb drastically severely, extremely 1
- adverb drastically To a drastic degree. 0
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Origin of drastically
First appearance:
before 1685 One of the 48% oldest English words
1685-95; < Greek drastikós active, equivalent to drast(ós) (verbal adjective of drân to do) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Drastically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
drastically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for drastically
adv drastically
- utterly — in an utter manner; completely; absolutely.
- awfully — in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner
- remarkably — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
- unduly — excessively: unduly worried.
- overly — excessively; too: a voyage not overly dangerous.
adverb drastically
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- considerably — to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.
- significantly — important; of consequence.
- discouragingly — In a discouraging manner.
Antonyms for drastically
adv drastically
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- calmly — You can use calmly to emphasize that someone is behaving in a very controlled or ordinary way in a frightening or unusual situation.
adverb drastically
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
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