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Wildly ˈwaɪldli Adverb Bre Looked Escape Heart Beating

Word wildly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈwaɪldli / NAmE / ˈwaɪldli /
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  • she looked wildly around for an escape.
  • his heart was beating wildly.
  • interest rates have been fluctuating wildly.
  • the story had been wildly exaggerated.
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wildly

(adverb)BrE / ˈwaɪldli / NAmE / ˈwaɪldli /
  1. in a way that is not controlled
    • She looked wildly around for an escape.
    • His heart was beating wildly.
    • Interest rates have been fluctuating wildly.
  2. extremely; very
    • The story had been wildly exaggerated.
    • It is not a wildly funny play.
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