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What does the word adversely mean?

"Adversely" means in a harmful or unfavorable way. It suggests a negative impact or consequence.

Here are some examples:

* The weather adversely affected our plans for a picnic. (The weather made it impossible to have a picnic.)

* The company's decision to cut costs could adversely impact employee morale. (The cost cuts might make employees feel less valued and motivated.)

* The drug's side effects could adversely affect the patient's health. (The drug could have harmful consequences for the patient.)

Synonyms for "adversely" include:

* negatively

* detrimentally

* unfavorably

* harmfully

* prejudicially

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