highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 1200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
highly [adjective/past participle]
Συχνό λάθος:
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'.
Συνώνυμα
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
Αντώνυμα
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
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barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
Θέματα
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
Συνώνυμα
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
Αντώνυμα
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
speak highly of
|think highly of
Θέματα
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
highly (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.