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SKY-HIGH

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

To a very high level

Example:

the men were flung sky-high by the explosion

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a lavish or enthusiastic manner

Example:

he extolled her virtues sky-high

Synonyms:

enthusiastically; sky-high

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 3

Meaning:

(with verb 'to blow') destroyed completely; blown apart or to pieces

Example:

the committee blew the thesis sky-high

Classified under:

Adverbs

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