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highly

high·ly

highly

 
 
pronunciation:
haI li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in a way that shows praise or respect.
He speaks highly of his math teacher.
definition 2: to a great degree.
Firefighting is a highly dangerous job.
synonyms:
extremely
antonyms:
slightly
similar words:
exceedingly
definition 3: at a high cost.
Many doctors are highly paid.