1. (adv.) In a heavy manner; with great weight; as, to bear heavily on a thing; to be heavily loaded.

2. (adv.) As if burdened with a great weight; slowly and laboriously; with difficulty; hence, in a slow, difficult, or suffering manner; sorrowfully.

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