GRAMMAR C1 C2 – ADVANCED → Intensifying adverbs – BiblioBerlitz

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Intensifying adverbs usually collocate with some adjectives but not with others.

Here is a list of the most common ones and their collocations.

Highly: It is often used with words that express probability.

Unlikely

Controversial

Probable

Effective

Bitterly: It is often used with words that express a strong negative emotion.

Regret

Disappointed

Resent

Cold

Strongly: It can be used with verbs that express opinions.

Believe

Deny

Dislike

Support

Ridiculously: It is used when something is so extreme, difficult to believe.

Easy

Cheap

Long

Small

Deeply: It is used with general emotions, strong emotions.

Hurt

Move

Offended

Ashamed

Some examples:

I felt bitterly disappointed when I failed the exam. It´s not fair!

I strongly recommend this movie. It´s one of the best movies I´ve ever seen.

It´s highly unlikely that Helen will get home early. She´s always late.

I am deeply concerned about Joe´s illness .I´ll call him right now.

It is ridiculously expensive. Let´s go to another place.

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