Englanti

terribly

gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1 Englanti
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adverb B1 property
1

To a very great extent

Used to say that something is very or extremely much.

Käyttömalli: terribly [adjective/adverb]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
Synonyymit
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.) | very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
Antonyymit
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
Kollokaatiot
terribly sorry |terribly important |terribly difficult |terribly expensive
Teemat
intensity |communication |daily life |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.

Käyttömalli: to do [something] terribly
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
Synonyymit
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
Antonyymit
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
Kollokaatiot
play terribly |perform terribly |write terribly
Teemat
evaluation |quality |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • He played terribly in the match.
  • The plan was terribly executed.
  • She sings terribly when she's nervous.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • I cook terribly without a recipe.
  • He writes terribly when he is tired.
  • They played terribly in the game.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
terribly
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɪbli/
US/tˈɛɹɪbli/
Tavut ja painotus
ter - ribly (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: terribly
  • Plural: terriblies
Sanaperhe
Forms
terriblies noun
Core family
terrible adjective A2
Related words
terror noun B2 terrify verb B1 terrified adjective terrifying adjective
Ilmaukset

terribly important

1
/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase

Extremely important

Very, very important.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

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

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