vitally
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Definition
Adverb: - To a vital degree; in a way that is absolutely essential or crucial: Indicates that something is of the utmost importance or is fundamentally necessary.
Usage
The adverb "vitally" is used to modify adjectives (especially "important") or verbs to emphasize that something is critically necessary. It is typically placed directly before the word it modifies.
Examples
- Modifying an adjective:
- Clean water is vitally important for public health.
- Trust is a vitally necessary component in any strong relationship.
- Modifying a verb:
- The witness's testimony vitally affected the outcome of the trial.
- We depend vitally on this single source of funding.
Advanced Usage
- "vitally important": This is the most common collocation. It is stronger than "very important" and means "of critical importance."
- It is vitally important that you follow these safety instructions.
- "vitally necessary": Used to stress that something is indispensable.
- A clear communication plan is vitally necessary during a crisis.
Variants and Related Words
- Vital (adjective): Absolutely necessary; essential. Also meaning full of energy.
- Regular exercise is vital for good health.
- She is a vital and energetic leader.
- Vitality (noun): The state of being strong, active, and full of energy.
- The new manager brought a sense of vitality to the team.
Synonyms
- Crucially: In a way that is decisive or critical.
- Essentially: In a fundamental, necessary way.
- Imperatively: Of vital importance; absolutely necessary.
Antonyms
- Unimportantly: In a way that lacks significance.
- Trivially: In a way that is of little value or importance.
- Inessentially: In a non-essential or superfluous way.
Adverb
- to a vital degree
- this is vitally important