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Highly vs Highest - What's the difference?

highly | highest |

As adverbs the difference between highly and highest

is that highly is in a high or esteemed manner while highest is superlative of high POS=adverb.

As an adjective highest is

superlative of high.

highly

English

Adverb

(en-adv)
  • In a high or esteemed manner.
  • Extremely; greatly; very much.
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    Usage notes

    * The adverb highly' and the adverb ' high shouldn't be confused. *: This is certainly highly recommended. *: High above us the stars were shining.

    highest

    English

    Adjective

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