Quantity

to a large extent or degree

She's much happier now.

used to indicate a large number of people or things

He made many mistakes in his assignment.

used to refer to someone or something that possesses the highest degree or amount of a particular quality

He is the most intelligent student in the school.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

All books on this shelf belong to me.

a small unspecified number of people or things

Few people understand the complexity of this issue.

used to refer to a number, amount, or degree that is bigger or larger

They've promised to donate more food to the shelter.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

below average in size

The little kitten curled up in the corner, its tiny frame barely visible in the dim light.

to a great extent or degree

I find the math problems very difficult.

to the highest degree

After a long day at work, she found the warm bath quite soothing.

more than is acceptable, suitable, or necessary

This room is too cold to sleep in.

visually pleasing in a charming way

She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit.

used to say what is actually the truth or the fact about something

I'm not joking; I really saw a shooting star last night.

more than average, but not too much

I found the assignment fairly easy; I finished it in an hour.

(of a person) coming or acting before any other person

He was the first person to climb the mountain.

being number two in order or time

This is his second attempt at solving the puzzle.

coming after the second in order or position

He was the third person in line for the concert.

to the greatest amount or extent possible

He completely forgot about the meeting.

to such a large or extreme extent, often expressing intensity or quantity

The music was so loud I couldn't hear myself think.

exceptionally large in degree or amount

The storm caused a great deal of damage to the coastal town.

to a very great amount or degree

Her paintings are extremely impressive.

to a somewhat notable, considerable, or surprising degree

He was rather late for the meeting.

in a complete and absolute way

His explanation was totally convincing.

in a manner that is not normal or expected

She smiled unusually, revealing a hint of mischief in her eyes.

used to introduce two choices or possibilities

Either wear a coat, or you'll catch a cold.