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highly

high·ly [ hlee ]


adverb 
Definition:
 
1. extremely: to a great extent, or in many ways
highly likely to succeed
highly recommended
highly improbable

2. favorably: very favorably
highly regarded

3. in high place: in a high position or rank
highly placed officials who denied the story

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