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Definition of extremely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

extremely

adverb
 
/ɪkˈstriːmli/
 
/ɪkˈstriːmli/
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  1. (with adjectives and adverbs) to a very high degree
    • It is extremely important to follow the directions exactly.
    • extremely useful/valuable
    • extremely dangerous/serious/complex
    • extremely popular/successful
    • She found it extremely difficult to get a job.
    • It's still an extremely rare occurrence.
    • The risks involved are extremely high.
    • extremely low temperatures
    • I would be extremely grateful if you could have a word with her.
    • Their new tablet is selling extremely well.
    • He works extremely hard.
    Extra Examples
    • They're extremely unlikely to win.
    • She is extremely proud of what her son has achieved.
    • The staff were extremely helpful.
    • Demand is still extremely strong.
    • Many people in rural areas are extremely poor.
    • Mark knew he had behaved extremely badly.
    • This issue is extremely complicated.
    Oxford Collocations DictionaryExtremely is used with these adjectives:
    • able
    • abstract
    • abusive
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