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Hyphenation of heavily

How to hyphenate heavily

Because it is a word with a single syllable, heavily is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

heavily
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: heavily

Definitions of heavily

heavily is defined as:

Definition 1 as adverb

  • adverb
    In a heavy manner.

    Example: He clomped heavily up the stairs in his boots.

  • adverb
    With a great weight.

    Example: heavily burdened

  • adverb
    To a considerable degree, to a great extent.

    Example: He drank heavily.

  • adverb
    In a manner designed for heavy duty.

    Example: heavily armed soldiers;   heavily armoured tanks;   heavily reinforced walls

  • adverb
    So as to be thick or heavy.

    Example: heavily built young men;   his heavily muscled arms

  • adverb
    In a laboured manner.

    Example: he breathed heavily

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.