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highly close vs substantially close

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The term 'highly close' is not a standard expression, while 'substantially close' is more acceptable but still not commonly used. It would be better to use 'very close' or 'extremely close' instead.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 973 views

highly close

This phrase is not a standard expression in English.

It is better to use 'very close' or 'extremely close' instead of 'highly close.'
  • It's highly contagious in close quarters, like living on a crab boat for months at a time.
  • You would correctly assume that I have a close and highly-interactive relationship with my editor.
  • These apartments boast a highly privileged location close to the beautiful Passeig de Gracia, one of the main and the most elegant streets of the city.
  • A highly impressive fortress rises close to the village of Fortezza - Foto: AT, Peer
  • For a weekend of relaxation, then I highly recommend you close the Mincio... so why not take the bike and a ride on the bike path that runs along? Nice nice... Mark is also a very kind and attentive to customer needs.
  • The company is led by a close-knit highly motivated management team, with a solid background in software development, business management and marketing and in the high-tech startup process.
  • If your game is frozen in the middle of a bet, we highly recommend that you close the software using the Task Manager (Activity Monitor for Mac).
  • In the 1980s, under the impetus of local committees and in particular, "Women of Cornigliano", pressure mounted to close down highly polluting operations, such as blast furnace smelting.
  • The route is divided into three highly specialized areas, close to one another - sports plant engineering, swimming pools and fitness - and grants to the visitor a highly qualified updating on planning, designing, management and advertising of the different sports structures.
  • Sunset Lounge is located in the characteristic wooden kiosk by the sea and in the evening it welcomes its guests in a highly picturesque candlelight atmosphere close to the sea, with à la carte menu, menu of the day and table service for a unique evening.
  • very good service and perfect floor person that we attended friendly and punctual, maybe the only hits that internet is too slow, but what is the floor of 10, highly recommended, close to the metro and several sites
  • Caution and close monitoring of mitotane plasma levels are highly recommended when treating overweight patients.
  • For cycling friends highly recommended - cycle path towards Mantua is very close.
  • This will require highly responsible action by the Member States, close cooperation and mutual solidarity.
  • Close to three kilotons in a highly populated community.
  • E you. It's highly theoretical, anding but I'm-I'm close to cracking it.
  • Well, the restaurants there close at 10:00, so I highly suggest that you find them a hotel on the strip.
  • According to WHO, most previously highly endemic countries have now reached elimination and those few that remain are very close to eliminating the disease.
  • Strutturaa highly recommended to anyone who wants to be close to Rome, but also enjoy the splendid Roman countryside. Congratulations.
  • The facility is highly recommended if you wish to spend a vacation in total relax in close contact with orography of this area makes this place also suitable for trekking enthusiasts.

Alternatives:

  • very close
  • extremely close

substantially close

'Substantially close' is not commonly used in English.

It would be more natural to use 'very close' or 'extremely close' instead of 'substantially close.'
  • Salzwedeler Baumkuchen is therefore a regional speciality whose reputation is substantially based on the close link with its place of origin, Salzwedel.
  • Thanks to their warnings and to the united stance of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament, things have moved ahead and we are now close to substantially slashing this unnecessary reserve.
  • Although the deficit ratio has declined substantially and continuously, it has not reached a level close to the reference value of 3 % of GDP in 1997.
  • This amendment is designed to close a loophole whereby a manufacturer can avoid being covered by the directive if he substantially modifies an existing machine rather than designing a new machine.
  • The investigative body of the lead investigating Member State, in close liaison with those of the other substantially interested States, shall expeditiously develop a strategy for the scope, direction and timing of the investigation.
  • either the ratio has declined substantially and continuously and reached a level that comes close to the reference value; or, alternatively,
  • Safety and feasibility are top priorities to us. We know that not all products are suitable to everyone, and that clients differentiate substantially regarding physical and psychological needs. We develop our offerings in close contact with our customers.
  • Chrome is much more a weekend browser than any other browser with market shares substantially climbing on Saturdays and Sundays. Last weekend, Chrome climbed to 31.22 percent, which is in close proximity to IE's 33.28 percent.
  • The Belarusian literature developed in close interrelation with literature of the Slavic people. Huge impact on creativity was exerted by a literary heritage of the Russian and Ukrainian people which is already substantially covered in special monographs.
  • The hospital organization was substantially improved under Peter Leopold (1747-1792): close ties were established between the medical education activities and the hospital; regulations were introduced concerning the number of staff, professors, and lecturers, their teaching and medical duties, and their pay.
  • "Bias belted" describes a pneumatic-tyre structure of diagonal (bias-ply) type in which the carcass is stabilised by a belt, comprising two or more layers of substantially inextensible cord material laid at alternate angles close to those of the carcass.

Alternatives:

  • very close
  • extremely close

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