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1. | [ adverb ] to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect | |
Synonyms: | extremely | |
Examples: | "highly successful" "He spoke highly of her" "does not think highly of his writing" "extremely interesting" |
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Related terms: | high high | |
2. | [ adverb ] favorably or with much respect | |
Examples: | "He spoke highly of her" "does not think highly of his writing" |
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Related terms: | high | |
3. | [ adverb ] at a high rate or wage | |
Examples: | "highly paid workers" |
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4. | [ adverb ] in a high position or level or rank | |
Examples: | "details known by only a few highly placed persons" |
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Related terms: | eminent eminent | |
Similar spelling: |
higgle high-low Hisel |