highly
gb/hˈaɪli/ us/hˈaɪli/
B1
Англійська
~ 1200
Значення
0 значень
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Very much; to a great degree.
Модель уживання:
highly [adjective/past participle]
Поширена помилка:
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'.
Синоніми
extremely (Slightly more neutral and common in all contexts.)
|
very (More general and slightly less formal than 'highly'.)
Антоніми
slightly (Indicates a small degree, the opposite of 'highly'.)
|
barely (Indicates almost not at all, opposite in degree.)
Словосполучення
highly recommended
|highly unlikely
|highly successful
|highly skilled
|highly effective
Теми
evaluation
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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 уживання:
to speak highly of [someone/something]
Поширена помилка:
Some learners confuse 'speak highly of' with 'speak loudly about', which is incorrect as it relates to praise, not volume.
Синоніми
admiringly (Focuses on showing admiration.)
Антоніми
critically (Expressing disapproval instead of praise.)
Словосполучення
speak highly of
|think highly of
Теми
evaluation
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- My teacher spoke highly of my work.
- He thinks highly of his friend.
- They wrote highly of the movie.
Граматика
Словникова форма
highly
IPA
GB/hˈaɪli/
US/hˈaɪli/
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highly (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (highly)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: highly
- Plural: highlies
Споріднені слова
Вирази
speak highly of
1/spˈik hˈaɪli əv/
fixed phrase
Express strong praise for someone/something
To say very good things about someone or something.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- She thinks highly of her mentor.
- I think highly of that restaurant because of its service.