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adversely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ædˈvɜrsli/ · UK /ˈædvɜːsli/

adversely means: In a way that causes problems or harm.

adverb

NEGATIVE EFFECTC1

In a way that causes problems or harm.

  • The delay adversely affected sales.
  • Poor sleep can adversely affect your memory.
  • Some patients reacted adversely to the medicine.

Similar words: negatively, unfavourably

Opposites: favourably

Common phrases: adversely affect something, adversely impact something, react adversely

Questions about adversely

What does adversely mean?

In a way that causes problems or harm.

What is adversely in other languages?

Türkçe: olumsuz şekilde · Español: negativamente · Français: négativement · Deutsch: negativ · Italiano: negativamente · 日本語: 悪影響を及ぼして

How do you pronounce adversely?

In American English /ædˈvɜrsli/; in British English /ˈædvɜːsli/.

How do you use adversely in a sentence?

The delay adversely affected sales. Poor sleep can adversely affect your memory.

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