highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 1200
Maana
maana 0
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
Muundo wa matumizi:
highly [adjective/past participle]
Kosa la kawaida:
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'.
Visawe
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
Vinyume
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
|
barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
Mada
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- 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.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
Visawe
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
Vinyume
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
speak highly of
|think highly of
Mada
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
Silabi na mkazo
highly (silabi 1)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
Familia ya neno
Semi
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.