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adversely

/ædˈvɝːsli/ /ədˈvɝːsli/

Meanings
adverb
In an adverse manner.

Examples :

"The unexpected rain adversely affected the outdoor picnic. "
negative condition situation outcome toefl

Related Words

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rain noun

/ɹeɪn/

Condensed water falling from a cloud.

"The rains came late that year."

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adverse adjective

/ədˈvɜ(ɹ)s/

Unfavorable; antagonistic in purpose or effect; hostile; actively opposing one's interests or wishes; contrary to one's welfare; acting against; working in an opposing direction.

"adverse criticism"

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in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

Not expected, anticipated or foreseen.

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

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picnic noun

/ˈpɪknɪk/

An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink.

"We went out for a picnic in the forest."

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outdoor verb

/ˌaʊtˈdɔː/

(in some African communities) To publicly display a child after it has been named

"After the birth, the family will outdoor their new baby in the village square to announce the name. "

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an numeral

/æn/

One

"My sister has an older brother. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

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affected verb

/əˈfɛktɪd/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."