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Highly ˈhaɪli Adverb She'll Late Successful Career Portrait

Word3 highly
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈhaɪli/ /ˈhaɪli/
Example
  • it is highly unlikely that she'll be late.
  • she had a highly successful career as a portrait painter.
  • the us car market is highly competitive.
  • highly critical/sensitive
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highly

(adverb)/ˈhaɪli/ /ˈhaɪli/

    Word Family

    • high adjective noun adverb
    • highly adverb
    • height noun
    • heighten verb
  1. very
    • It is highly unlikely that she'll be late.
    • She had a highly successful career as a portrait painter.
    • The US car market is highly competitive.
    • highly critical/sensitive
    • a highly effective design
    • His choice of subject is highly significant.
  2. at or to a high standard, level or amount
    • highly trained/educated
    • a highly paid job
    • The region boasts a highly skilled workforce.
  3. with great respect or praise
    • I highly recommend this book.
    • His teachers think very highly of him (= have a very good opinion of him).
    • She speaks highly of you.
    • Simon is a highly respected singer, songwriter and musician.
    • Her novels are very highly regarded.

    Word Origin

    • Old English hēalīce (see high, -ly).
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