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Grammar fix

highly effective

works very well

Very successful at achieving the desired result; something that really works well.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • This new medicine is highly effective at reducing pain.daily life
  • In my opinion, online courses can be highly effective for students who need a flexible schedule.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: highly effective + noun / at + -ing

WrongIt's a high effective method.

RightIt's a highly effective method.

Use the adverb 'highly' (not 'high') before an adjective.

Patternhighly effective + noun / at + -ing

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff This method is exceedingly efficacious.

Natural This method is highly effective.

'Highly effective' is the natural intensifier; 'exceedingly efficacious' is pompous.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • highly effective
    atextremelyprovenmethod

Don't confuse it

'Very effective' is common, but 'highly effective' sounds stronger and is often used in formal or academic contexts.

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