seriously Definition
- 1in a solemn or considered manner
- 2to a severe or worrying degree
- 3used to express disbelief or doubt about something surprising or unlikely
Using seriously: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seriously" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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I seriously doubt that he will come.
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She took the criticism seriously and worked hard to improve her performance.
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The accident was so serious that the driver had to be taken to the hospital.
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Are you seriously telling me that you won the lottery?
seriously Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with seriously
to believe that someone or something is important and should be treated in an appropriate way
Example
You need to take your health seriously and start exercising regularly.
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The patient is seriously ill and needs to be hospitalized immediately.
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The victim of the car accident was seriously injured and had to be rushed to the emergency room.
Summary: seriously in Brief
The adverb 'seriously' [ˈsɪrɪəsli] has three main meanings: 1) in a solemn or considered manner, 2) to a severe or worrying degree, and 3) used to express disbelief or doubt about something surprising or unlikely. It can be used in phrases like 'take someone/something seriously' and 'seriously ill' to indicate the gravity of a situation.
