/ˈter.ə.bli/

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Meaning

Very or extremely; it can also mean very badly.

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Word origin

From terrible plus -ly, from Latin terribilis, from terrere, to frighten.

Origin
Latin
Root
terrere
English cognates
terrible, terror

Examples

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Here terribly simply means very.

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Terribly makes the adjective after it stronger.

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Here terribly means very badly.

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This word is taught in chapter 25, lesson 6: terribly, mighty, collection and 7 more words.