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- [ih-mens]
- /ɪˈmɛns/
- /ɪˈmens.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-mens]
- /ɪˈmɛns/
Definitions of immensely word
- adjective immensely vast; huge; very great: an immense territory. 1
- adjective immensely immeasurable; boundless. 1
- adjective immensely Informal. splendid: You did an immense job getting the project started. 1
- noun immensely To a great extent; extremely. 1
- adverb immensely very 1
- adverb immensely to a great extent 1
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Origin of immensely
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin immēnsus, equivalent to im- im-2 + mēnsus past participle of mētīrī to measure
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Parts of speech for Immensely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
immensely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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".
immensely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for immensely
adv immensely
- truly — in accordance with fact or truth; truthfully.
- terribly — in a terrible manner.
- dreadfully — in a dreadful way: The pain has increased dreadfully.
- quite — completely, wholly, or entirely: quite the reverse; not quite finished.
- badly — If something is done badly or goes badly, it is not very successful or effective.
adj immensely
- more — Mossi (def 2).
- surplus — something that remains above what is used or needed.
- additionally — You use additionally to introduce something extra such as an extra fact or reason.
- beyond — If something is beyond a place or barrier, it is on the other side of it.
- remaining — to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified: to remain at peace.
adverb immensely
- enormously — To a very great degree or extent; considerably.
- massively — consisting of or forming a large mass; bulky and heavy: massive columns.
- extremely — To a very great degree ; very.
- gigantically — In a gigantic manner.
- colossally — extraordinarily great in size, extent, or degree; gigantic; huge.
adjective immensely
- in addition — also, as well
- extra — Added to an existing or usual amount or number.
Antonyms for immensely
adv immensely
- incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- mildly — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- inconsiderable — small, as in value, amount, or size.
adj immensely
- incomplete — not complete; lacking some part.
- unfinished — not finished; incomplete or unaccomplished.
- less — not at all (used before a verb): He little knows what awaits him.
- necessary — being essential, indispensable, or requisite: a necessary part of the motor.
- failed — unsuccessful; failed: a totally fail policy.
adjective immensely
- essential — Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
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