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Adversely describes a type of negative reaction to someone or something. (adverb)
An example of reacting adversely is when a person tries a new prescription medication and they develop negative side effects as a result.
Adversely describes how two things can work against one another. (adverb)
An example of adversely is when a riptide current pulls a person in the opposite direction.
Adversely describes how someone or something works against what one wants, producing an undesirable result. (adverb)
An example of adversely effected by circumstances is when a person needs a job, but they have been too sick to even look for one.
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