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Tremendous vs Extremely - What's the difference?

tremendous | extremely |

As an adjective tremendous

is awe-inspiring; terrific.

As an adverb extremely is

(degree) to an extreme degree.

tremendous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • awe-inspiring; terrific.
  • Notable for its size, power, or excellence.
    • Van Beethoven's ninth symphony is a tremendous piece of music.
  • Extremely large (in amount, extent, degree, etc.) or great
    • There was a tremendous outpouring of support.

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    Derived terms

    * tremendously

    extremely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (degree) to an extreme degree