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- [hahy-lee]
- /ˈhaɪ li/
- /ˈhaɪli/
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- [hahy-lee]
- /ˈhaɪ li/
Definitions of highly word
- adverb highly in or to a high degree; extremely: highly amusing; highly seasoned food. 1
- adverb highly with high appreciation or praise; admiringly: to speak highly of a person. 1
- adverb highly more than adequately; generously: a highly paid consultant. 1
- noun highly To a high degree or level. 1
- adverb highly very, extremely 1
- adverb highly very well 1
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Origin of highly
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English heihliche, Old English hēalīce. See high, -ly
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Parts of speech for Highly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
highly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
highly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for highly
adv highly
- decidedly — Decidedly means to a great extent and in a way that is very obvious.
- deeply — at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
- tremendously — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- unextraordinary — beyond what is usual, ordinary, regular, or established: extraordinary costs.
- profoundly — penetrating or entering deeply into subjects of thought or knowledge; having deep insight or understanding: a profound thinker.
adverb highly
- extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
- very — in a high degree; extremely; exceedingly: A giant is very tall.
- exceedingly — Extremely.
- well — in a good or satisfactory manner: Business is going well.
- eminently — To a notable degree ; very.
Antonyms for highly
adv highly
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- unremarkably — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
adverb highly
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- unfavorably — not favorable; contrary; adverse: an unfavorable wind.
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