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effectively
| Main Entry: |
effectively
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | efficiently |
| Synonyms: | adequately, capably, cogently, completely, conclusively, definitely, dramatically, effectually, efficaciously, energetically, excellently, expertly, finally, forcefully, persuasively, productively, tellingly |
| Main Entry: | forcibly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | against one's will |
| Synonyms: | by force, coercively, compulsorily, effectively, energetically, hard, mightily, powerfully, strongly, under protest, vigorously |
| Notes: | forcibly connotes physical force, whereas the force suggested by forcefully need not be physical and can be of any nature aimed at producing a desired effect |
| Antonyms: | noncompulsorily, weakly |
| Main Entry: | powerfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | with energy, authority |
| Synonyms: | effectively, energetically, forcefully, forcibly, hard, intensely, mightily, severely, strongly, vigorously, with might and main |
| Antonyms: | softly, weakly |
| Main Entry: | swimmingly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | as planned, cosily, easily, effectively, effortlessly, favorably, fortunately, happily, like a dream, like clockwork, prosperously, quickly, satisfyingly, smoothly, successfully, well, with flying colors, with no trouble, without a hitch |
| Antonyms: | lousy |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | competently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, adeptly, dexterously, effectively, efficiently, expertly, proficiently, skillfully, well |
| Main Entry: | helpfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | usefully |
| Synonyms: | advantageously, beneficially, constructively, effectively, kindly, profitably |
| Main Entry: | profitably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | lucratively |
| Synonyms: | advantageously, beneficially, effectively, effectually, favorably, gainfully, practically, productively, prosperously, remuneratively, successfully, sustainingly, usefully |
| Main Entry: | in effect |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in actuality |
| Synonyms: | basically, effectively, essentially, really, virtually |
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