CEFR A2

highly

adverb

Meaning

To a great degree; very.

Examples

This is a highly sensitive document.
She was highly motivated to succeed.

Synonyms: very, greatly, extremely, exceptionally

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highly (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪli/

Definition

To a great degree; very.

Examples

This is a highly sensitive document.
She was highly motivated to succeed.
The product has been highly praised by critics.

How to Use highly

highly + adjective (collocation): Used to emphasize the degree of the adjective. — "The lecture was highly informative."
highly + adverb (collocation): Used to emphasize the degree of the adverb. — "He reacted highly emotionally to the news."

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