B1adverb 1K

Highly

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈhaɪli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈhaɪli/"]/

Meaning of Highly

very

In simple words: Very much or to a great degree.

Highly in a sentence

• She is highly skilled in playing the violin.
• The movie was highly praised by critics.
• He is highly likely to pass the exam given his preparation.
• They highly recommend this restaurant for dinner.
• The team's performance was highly impressive during the match.

How to use Highly

Used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or adverb. Typically appropriate in both spoken and written language, but be cautious in informal settings where simpler terms might be preferred.

Grammar pattern

highly + adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'highly' as being on a high shelf — very far up!

Related words

Collocations with Highly

• highly recommended
• highly qualified
• highly effective
• highly important
• highly regarded

Synonyms for Highly

• extremely
• very
• greatly
• exceedingly
• tremendously

Opposites of Highly

• low
• slightly
• mildly

Common mistakes with Highly

• Using 'high' instead of 'highly' (e.g., 'high recommended' instead of 'highly recommended')
• Confusing with 'highly' as a noun rather than an adverb
• Omitting topics when using 'highly' (e.g., 'highly, please' is incomplete)

Frequently asked questions about Highly

What does Highly mean?

Very much or to a great degree.

What is the definition of Highly?

very

How do you use Highly in a sentence?

She is highly skilled in playing the violin.

Can you give another example of Highly?

The movie was highly praised by critics.

What are synonyms for Highly?

Common alternatives include extremely, very, greatly, exceedingly, tremendously.

What is the opposite of Highly?

Opposite meanings include low, slightly, mildly.

What words go with Highly?

It commonly pairs with highly recommended, highly qualified, highly effective, highly important, highly regarded.

What are common mistakes when using Highly?

Using 'high' instead of 'highly' (e.g., 'high recommended' instead of 'highly recommended') Confusing with 'highly' as a noun rather than an adverb Omitting topics when using 'highly' (e.g., 'highly, please' is incomplete)

How do you pronounce Highly?

US: /["/ˈhaɪli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhaɪli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Highly?

Used to emphasize the degree of an adjective or adverb. Typically appropriate in both spoken and written language, but be cautious in informal settings where simpler terms might be preferred.

What CEFR level is Highly?

"Highly" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.