adversely
gb/ædvˈɚsli/ us/ædvˈɚsli/
B2
Inglês
~ 8700
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
formal
B2
property
1
in a negative or harmful way
In a way that is bad for someone or something; in a negative way.
Padrão de uso:
to adversely affect [something]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "adversely" with the adjective "adverse" or the adjective "averse." Use "adversely" to describe HOW something happens (an adverb: "adversely affect"), and use "adverse" before a noun ("adverse effects"). "Averse" means "strongly disliking" ("She is averse to change"). Learners also sometimes write *"very adversely" in casual speech where "very badly" or "very negatively" might sound more natural.
Sinónimos
negatively (More general and slightly less formal; commonly used in everyday speech.)
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harmfully (Emphasizes causing direct harm or damage, not just an unfavorable result.)
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unfavorably (Often used when judging conditions or results, especially in business or legal contexts.)
Antónimos
positively (Shows that the effect is good or helpful rather than bad.)
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favorably (Indicates conditions or results that help or support someone or something, especially in formal writing.)
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beneficially (Stresses that the effect brings benefit, improvement, or advantage.)
Colocações
adversely affect
|adversely impact
|be adversely affected
|adversely affect health
|adversely affect performance
|adversely affected by
Temas
business
|health
|environment
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The new tax rules may adversely affect small businesses.
- Her health was adversely affected by years of stress.
- Rising interest rates have adversely impacted the housing market.
- The drug can adversely affect kidney function if taken in high doses.
- Climate change is already adversely affecting coastal communities.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The changes will adversely affect many workers.
- Too much screen time can adversely affect your sleep.
- Pollution adversely affects the air we breathe.
- The hot weather adversely affected the crops.
- Lack of exercise can adversely affect your health.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
adversely
IPA
GB/ædvˈɚsli/
US/ædvˈɚsli/
Sílabas e acento
ad - versely (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (versely)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: adversely
- Plural: adverselies
Família de palavras
Expressões
adversely affect
1/ædvˈɚsli əfˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
formal
have a harmful effect on
To have a bad or harmful effect on someone or something.
Exemplos
- High levels of stress can adversely affect your mental health.
- The decision to cut funding will adversely affect local schools.
- Rising fuel prices may adversely affect the airline industry.
be adversely affected by
1/bˈi ædvˈɚsli əfˈɛktɪd bˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
formal
suffer a harmful effect from
To suffer or receive a bad result because of something.
Exemplos
- Many families were adversely affected by the sudden job cuts.
- Small towns are likely to be adversely affected by the new highway.
- Low-income students could be adversely affected by the policy changes.