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highly

adverb

In a high position or level or rank

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
H
Ends with
Y
Contains
IG
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhaɪli

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adverb

  1. In a high position or level or rank

    “Details known by only a few highly placed persons”

adverb

  1. To a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

    “Highly successful”

adverb

  1. At a high rate or wage

    “Highly paid workers”

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Example Sentences

Details known by only a few highly placed persons
Highly successful
He spoke highly of her
Does not think highly of his writing
Extremely interesting
Highly paid workers

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