highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
英語
~ 1200
語義
0件の語義
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
用法パターン：
highly [adjective/past participle]
よくある間違い：
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'.
類義語
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
対義語
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
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barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
コロケーション
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
テーマ
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
用法パターン：
to speak highly of [someone/something]
よくある間違い：
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
類義語
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
対義語
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
コロケーション
speak highly of
|think highly of
テーマ
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
文法
辞書形
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
音節・強勢
highly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
関連語
表現
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
例文
- 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.
例文
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.