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highly

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/ˈhaɪli/ · high-ly

To a great degree; very.

Meanings

adverbformal

To a great degree; very.

بہت زیادہ؛ بہت

بہت

bohat

Formal: بہت

Synonyms

veryextremelygreatlyبہتانتہائیزیادہ

Antonyms

poorlybadlyminimallyخرابکمکم تر

Common Collocations

  • highly recommended
  • highly effective
  • highly skilled

Example Sentences

She is highly respected in her field.

وہ اپنے شعبے میں بہت عزت کی نگاہ سے دیکھی جاتی ہے۔

Woh apne shetra mein bohat izzat ki nazar se dekhi jati hai.

This solution is highly effective.

یہ حل انتہائی مؤثر ہے۔

Yeh hal intehai mo'asar hai.

The report was highly praised by the critics.

اس رپورٹ کی تنقید نگاروں نے بہت تعریف کی۔

Is report ki tanqeed nigaron ne bohat tareef ki.

Easily Confused With

high:High refers to the physical elevation, whereas highly refers to a degree or manner.

Word Family

high
adjectiveاونچا
height
nounاونچائی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that 'highly' is linked to 'high', signifying a great extent.

Imagine a tall mountain symbolizing greatness.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت سے فراموشی میں کوئی راستہ نہیں سب کچھ ہے سب کچھ ہے، بیش بہا رستہ ہے۔

Mohabbat se faramoshi mein koi rasta nahi sab kuch hai sab kuch hai, beshumar rasta hai.

In love's forgetfulness, there is no path; everything is invaluable, countless paths exist.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بڑا بولے چھوٹا ہوگیا

Bara bole chhota hogaya

The one who boasts a lot has become lesser.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hēah" — high

First known use: 16th century

The word 'highly' is derived from 'high' with the adverbial suffix '-ly', indicating in a high manner.