highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 1200
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
highly [adjective/past participle]
आम गलती:
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'.
समानार्थी शब्द
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
विलोम शब्द
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
|
barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
शब्द-संयोजन
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
विषय
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- 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.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- 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.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
आम गलती:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
समानार्थी शब्द
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
विलोम शब्द
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
शब्द-संयोजन
speak highly of
|think highly of
विषय
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- 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.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
highly (1 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
शब्द परिवार
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
उदाहरण
- 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.
उदाहरण
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.