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extremely lower
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "extremely lower" is not grammatically correct and is not commonly used in written English.
It is possible that someone may use it in spoken language for emphasis, but it would not be considered standard or appropriate in written language. Instead, you could use the phrase "significantly lower" to convey a similar meaning in written English. For example, "The price of the product is significantly lower than its competitors."
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Exact Expressions
41 human-written examples
This is due to the extremely lower stress and displacement values obtained for the considered dimensions of the WEC components.
Such presumption is quite plausible considering extremely lower amino acid sequence similarity (18.2%) between PwCP1 4 and PwCP5.
Science
However, the implementation of the proposed method has extremely lower complexity since it is not based on optimization problems.
The diffraction intensity ratio of (200)/(111) is extremely lower than the standard file (0.0051 versus 0.52).
Science
PEDOT:SAF exhibits extremely lower acidity with pH value of 6 and higher conductivity of 3.12 S/cm comparing with the former reported sample with lower PEDOT content.
Science
Furthermore, as observed in various experimental works most nucleation sites for TDs are MDs which are extremely lower in step-graded structure than the without graded.
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18 human-written examples
The next, with an inevitability extremely lowering to our collective high spirits, David Cameron starts moaning about what he claims is a perfidious egalitarian softening of the national backbone: lack of competitive spirit in school sports.
News & Media
And, yet, remarkably, the only police action we saw was the guy in the extremely lowered Mitsubishi getting pulled over on the Massachusetts Turnpike.
News & Media
Combined with the extremely lowered thermal conductivity attributed from the intrinsic anharmonicity and point defect phonon scattering, the series of ultra-high zTave and a record high calculated conversion efficiency of 21% over a wide temperature range are approached.
Science
Furthermore, these conditions will severely affect mitochondrial functions, especially after long periods of inadequate external supply and under extremely lowered cellular ATP and oxygen levels.
In all tablet matrices, degree of swelling and permeability of E-RL in acidic medium could be extremely lowered or even prevented resulting in decrease in drug release rate.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always prioritize correct grammar to ensure credibility and precision in your writing, especially in formal or academic contexts.
Common error
Avoid using excessive adverbs like "extremely" with comparative adjectives such as "lower". Using a stronger adjective, like "significant", often conveys the meaning more effectively and grammatically.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "extremely lower" functions as a comparative, attempting to intensify the degree to which something is less than something else. However, as Ludwig AI indicates, it's not grammatically correct in standard English. The intended function is to show a substantial difference, but the wording is non-idiomatic.
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News & Media
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Formal & Business
4%
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
While "extremely lower" appears in a variety of sources, its grammatical correctness is questionable. Ludwig AI identifies it as non-standard. Although frequently used, especially in scientific contexts, it's best to opt for more grammatically sound alternatives like "significantly lower" or "considerably lower" to ensure clarity and credibility. While some examples exist, the consensus favors using stronger adjectives rather than intensifying the comparative form with "extremely".
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
significantly lower
Replaces "extremely" with "significantly" for a more grammatically standard intensifier.
considerably lower
Uses "considerably" instead of "extremely" to indicate a substantial difference.
substantially lower
Employs "substantially" as a more formal substitute for "extremely".
noticeably lower
Indicates that the difference is easily observed or apparent.
markedly lower
Suggests a clear and distinct reduction.
appreciably lower
Implies that the reduction is large enough to be important or meaningful.
distinctly lower
Highlights the clear difference in magnitude.
far lower
Uses "far" as an intensifier to emphasize the extent of the reduction.
much lower
A simpler and more direct way to express a significant difference.
exceptionally lower
Replace "extremely" with "exceptionally" for a similar meaning.
FAQs
What can I say instead of "extremely lower"?
You can use alternatives like "significantly lower", "considerably lower", or "substantially lower" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "extremely lower" or "significantly lower"?
"Significantly lower" is grammatically correct and preferred over "extremely lower". The latter is often considered non-standard.
How to use "significantly lower" in a sentence?
Example: "The cost of living in that city is significantly lower than in New York."
What's the difference between "extremely lower" and "much lower"?
"Much lower" is a simpler and more common way to express a significant difference. "Extremely lower" is less conventional and not generally recommended.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
76%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested