highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 1200
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
نمط الاستخدام:
highly [adjective/past participle]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes use 'highly' with adjectives that describe measurable quantities (e.g., 'highly big'), which is incorrect. 'Highly' is used with certain adjectives like 'likely', 'skilled', 'respected'.
المرادفات
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
الأضداد
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
|
barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
الموضوعات
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The movie was highly entertaining from start to finish.
- She is highly respected in her field.
- It is highly unlikely that it will rain today.
- He spoke highly of his former teacher.
- This job requires someone who is highly skilled in programming.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- The book is highly interesting.
- He is highly important in the company.
- This food is highly popular here.
- She is highly good at painting.
- It is highly easy to use this phone.
adverb
B1
property
2
With great admiration or praise
Saying good things about someone or something; with strong praise.
نمط الاستخدام:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
خطأ شائع:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
المرادفات
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
الأضداد
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
speak highly of
|think highly of
الموضوعات
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- The coach spoke highly of the team's performance.
- She always thinks highly of her colleagues.
- Many critics have written highly of the new novel.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
المقاطع والنبر
highly (١ مقطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
أمثلة
- The manager spoke highly of her team's dedication.
- He always speaks highly of his hometown.
think highly of
1/θˈɪŋk hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Have great respect or admiration for someone/something
To respect or admire someone or something a lot.
أمثلة
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.