highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
Ingles
~ 1200
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
Padron ng paggamit:
highly [adjective/past participle]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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'.
Mga kasingkahulugan
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
Mga kasalungat
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
|
barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
Mga kolokasyon
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
Mga tema
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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.
Padron ng paggamit:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
Mga kasingkahulugan
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
Mga kasalungat
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
Mga kolokasyon
speak highly of
|think highly of
Mga tema
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
Mga pantig at diin
highly (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.