terribly
gb/tˈɛɹɪbli/ us/tˈɛɹɪbli/
B1
Англійська
~ 5000
Значення
0 значень
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great extent
Used to say that something is very or extremely much.
Модель уживання:
terribly [adjective/adverb]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes think 'terribly' always means 'in a bad way', but it can also mean 'very' in a neutral or positive sense.
Синоніми
extremely (Neutral adverb meaning 'to a very great degree' without negative connotation.)
|
very (Common intensifier, less formal and more frequent in everyday speech.)
Антоніми
slightly (Indicates a small degree, opposite of very great extent.)
Словосполучення
terribly sorry
|terribly important
|terribly difficult
|terribly expensive
Теми
intensity
|communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- I'm terribly sorry for being late.
- The food was terribly expensive at that restaurant.
- She was terribly excited about her new job.
- He drives terribly fast on the highway.
Навчальні приклади
- I am terribly tired today.
- The movie was terribly long.
- She is terribly happy now.
- It is terribly cold outside.
adverb
B1
property
2
In a very poor manner
In a way that is very bad or unpleasant.
Модель уживання:
to do [something] terribly
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this meaning with the intensifier sense and use it incorrectly with positive adjectives.
Синоніми
badly (General term for poor performance or low quality.)
Антоніми
well (Indicates good quality or performance, opposite of badly.)
Словосполучення
play terribly
|perform terribly
|write terribly
Теми
evaluation
|quality
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He played terribly in the match.
- The plan was terribly executed.
- She sings terribly when she's nervous.
Навчальні приклади
- I cook terribly without a recipe.
- He writes terribly when he is tired.
- They played terribly in the game.
Граматика
Словникова форма
terribly
IPA
GB/tˈɛɹɪbli/
US/tˈɛɹɪbli/
Склади й наголос
ter - ribly (2 склади)
Stress on 1st syllable (ter)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: terribly
- Plural: terriblies
Споріднені слова
Вирази
terribly important
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
Extremely important
Very, very important.
Приклади
- It’s terribly important to be on time for the meeting.
- Good communication is terribly important in a relationship.
terribly sorry
1/tˈɛɹɪbli sˈɑɹi/
fixed phrase
Feeling extremely apologetic
Used to say you are very sorry about something.
Приклади
- I’m terribly sorry I missed your call.
- We’re terribly sorry for the inconvenience caused.
terribly wrong
1/tˈɛɹɪbli ɹˈɔŋ/
fixed phrase
Extremely incorrect or mistaken
Very wrong or not correct at all.
Приклади
- Something has gone terribly wrong with the computer.
- You are terribly wrong about that assumption.