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drastically vs dramatically

“Drastically” and “dramatically” are words that describe how much something has changed.

The term “drastically” describes something that has changed significantly, usually in a negative way. For example,

  • My grade in math dropped drastically after I missed the test.
  • The weather changed drastically, it changed from sunny to rainy in no time.

“Dramatically” can also refer to something that has changed significantly, either for the better or for the worse. For example,

  • I dramatically improved my basketball skills by practicing every day.
  • The way we listen to music has dramatically changed with the invention of streaming services.

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Intertech admitted that it drastically undervalued the shipments, thereby evading the requirement to file Electronic Export Information, which would have been reported to the Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security.

Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires.

Temperatures had dropped drastically, and seasonality had returned. This had profound effects on the plants and animals. 

It was the worst economic disaster in American history. Farm prices fell so drastically that many farmers lost their homes and land. Many went hungry.   

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Electric vehicles can reduce fuel costs dramatically because of the high efficiency of electric-drive components. Because all-electric vehicles and PHEVs rely in whole or part on electric power, their fuel economy is measured differently than that of conventional vehicles.

The United States will work with the region’s stakeholders toward securing leader-level commitments and concrete actions that dramatically improve pandemic response and resilience, promote a green and equitable recovery, build strong and inclusive democracies, and address the root causes of irregular migration.

The friendly societies and the fraternal organizations would grow dramatically following the Industrial Revolution. By the beginning of the 19th century one of out every nine Englishmen belonged to one of these organizations.

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