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Severely vs Gravely - What's the difference?

severely | gravely |

As adverbs the difference between severely and gravely

is that severely is in a severe manner while gravely is in a grave or serious manner.

As an adjective gravely is

characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

severely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a severe manner.

    • gravely

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) (m), (m), equivalent to .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Characterised by gravel, pebbles, or small stones.

    • Etymology 2

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a grave or serious manner.