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Highly vs Intensely - What's the difference?

highly | intensely |

As adverbs the difference between highly and intensely

is that highly is in a high or esteemed manner while intensely is in an intense manner.

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.

    intensely

    English

    Alternative forms

    * intencely

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an intense manner.
    • He pursued his studies intensely .
  • To an intense degree, extremely.
    • An intensely private man, he kept chit-chat to a minimum.