Adversely

adv

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In an adverse manner.

    "adversely affected"

Adverb
  1. 1
    in an adverse manner wordnet

Example

More examples

"If long-term beds are reduced, then it won't be possible to do that and normal sickbeds will also be adversely affected."

Etymology

From adverse + -ly.

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