الإنجليزية

terribly

gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1 الإنجليزية
~ 5000
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb B1 property
1

To a very great extent

Used to say that something is very or extremely much.

نمط الاستخدام: terribly [adjective/adverb]
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
المرادفات
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.) | very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
الأضداد
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
terribly sorry |terribly important |terribly difficult |terribly expensive
الموضوعات
intensity |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • I'm terribly sorry for being late.
  • The food was terribly expensive at that restaurant.
  • She was terribly excited about her new job.
  • He drives terribly fast on the highway.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I am terribly tired today.
  • The movie was terribly long.
  • She is terribly happy now.
  • It is terribly cold outside.
adverb B1 property
2

In a very poor manner

In a way that is very bad or unpleasant.

نمط الاستخدام: to do [something] terribly
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
المرادفات
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
الأضداد
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
play terribly |perform terribly |write terribly
الموضوعات
evaluation |quality |core_vocabulary
أمثلة
  • He played terribly in the match.
  • The plan was terribly executed.
  • She sings terribly when she's nervous.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
  • I cook terribly without a recipe.
  • He writes terribly when he is tired.
  • They played terribly in the game.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
terribly
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɪbli/
US/tˈɛɹɪbli/
المقاطع والنبر
ter - ribly (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
  • Base: terribly
  • Plural: terriblies
عائلة الكلمة
Forms
terriblies noun
Core family
terrible adjective A2
Related words
terror noun B2 terrify verb B1 terrified adjective terrifying adjective
التعبيرات

terribly important

1
/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase

Extremely important

Very, very important.

أمثلة
  • It’s terribly important to be on time for the meeting.
  • Good communication is terribly important in a relationship.

terribly sorry

1
/tˈɛɹɪbli sˈɑɹi/
fixed phrase

Feeling extremely apologetic

Used to say you are very sorry about something.

أمثلة
  • I’m terribly sorry I missed your call.
  • We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused.

terribly wrong

1
/tˈɛɹɪbli ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase

Extremely incorrect or mistaken

Very wrong or not correct at all.

أمثلة
  • Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
  • You are terribly wrong about that assumption.

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