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Mr1bin Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Why is it highly?

Mexico, which is a poor country, ranked very highly.

I thought it's high.

Please let me know the difference between high and highly.

Thank you.
  

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mr1bin Mexico, which is a poor country, ranked very highly. Wrong. It should be ranked very high.

— Cool Breeze

  • mr1bin Mexico, which is a poor country, ranked very highly.
  • Wrong.
  • It should be ranked very high.
  • Usually: Altitude: The airplanes were flying high in the sky.
  • Abstract uses: We think very high ly of him.
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mr1binMexico, which is a poor country, ranked very highly.
Wrong. It should be ranked very high.

Usually:

Altitude: The airplanes were flying high in the sky.

Abstract uses: We think very highly of him. His assistance was highly appreciated. (= very much)

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I see I see!! So the book is wrong!

Mexico was ranked number one as a happiest country.

So Mexico was ranked very high. Right?

Thanks!
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