terribly
gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 5000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Used to say that something is very or extremely much.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
terribly [adjective/adverb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
Συνώνυμα
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.)
|
very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
Αντώνυμα
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
terribly sorry
|terribly important
|terribly difficult
|terribly expensive
Θέματα
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to do [something] terribly
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
Συνώνυμα
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
Αντώνυμα
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
play terribly
|perform terribly
|write terribly
Θέματα
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He played terribly in the match.
- The plan was terribly executed.
- She sings terribly when she's nervous.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I cook terribly without a recipe.
- He writes terribly when he is tired.
- They played terribly in the game.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
terribly
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɪbli/
US/tˈɛɹɪbli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
ter - ribly (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: terribly
- Plural: terriblies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
terribly important
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Extremely important
Very, very important.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
- You are terribly wrong about that assumption.