highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
Английский
~ 1200
Значения
0 значений
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
Модель употребления:
highly [adjective/past participle]
Частая ошибка:
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'.
Синонимы
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
Антонимы
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
|
barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
Коллокации
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
Темы
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
Частая ошибка:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
Синонимы
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
Антонимы
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
Коллокации
speak highly of
|think highly of
Темы
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
Слоги и ударение
highly (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
Родственные слова
Выражения
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.