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highly responded
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "highly responded" is not correct in standard written English.
It is not typically used, as "responded" does not usually take an adverb like "highly" in this context. Example: "The audience highly responded to the speaker's message" should be rephrased for clarity.
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Exact Expressions
4 human-written examples
The treated cell lines highly responded to the treatment in a dose-response manner, and the growth rate of the developed tumors in vivo was highly inhibited (70%) after intratumoraly injection with P3-DT-A compared to non-treated tumors (P < 0.0002) or tumors treated by luciferase gene expressing LucP3 vector (P < 0.002).
Science
This indicates that common bean cultivated at this site highly responded to Rhizobium inoculation in comparison to uninoculated treatment, although the soil had higher soil N and native rhizobia nodulating common bean.
These both models highly responded to one week-bevacizumab treatment in monotherapy: no tumor shrinkage but tumor stabilization throughout the experiment (Additional file 2: Figure S1).
Science
Fig. 1 shows that all the subjects that highly responded to Rv2626c, ESAT-6 and CFP-10 simultaneously were QFT-GIT+, which would be indicative of LTBI; while all those individuals that did not respond were QFT-GIT−.
Science
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Similar Expressions
56 human-written examples
Platelets from SSc patients show an activated phenotype [ 5, 6] and highly respond to a variety of aggregating stimuli [ 7], releasing biomolecules with vasoactive, inflammatory, mitogenic and profibrotic properties [ 8].
Our results showed that the induction of β-defenin 2 by NTHi is not a pan-epithelial response, in that Hela and A549 cells do not highly respond to NTHi lysates, whereas HMEEC cells do.
Science
The physicians who used the booklet in the present study evaluated the booklet highly, and responded that they would use the booklet when providing information about tube feeding with regard to choosing whether to start tube feeding and considering the previous wishes of patients with their families.
Science
Ground water movement was shown to be highly dynamic, responding very quickly to local storm events with infiltration into the embankment within hours.
Previous work shows that the red-green (RG) detection mechanism is highly sensitive, responding to equal and opposite long-wave (L) and middle-wave (M) cone contrast signals.
Academia
The relationship between stress and blood pressure Blood pressure regulation is highly dynamic, responding to many interacting factors, ranging from alcohol and sodium intake to sleep and hormone levels.
Academia
Highly predictable responding across lags would imply that behaviour was orderly related to side of screen.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Instead of using "highly responded", consider stronger adverbs like "enthusiastically", "strongly", or rephrase to "showed a strong response" for better clarity and grammatical correctness.
Common error
Avoid using "highly" directly before "responded" as it's not a standard construction. Instead, focus on adverbs that describe the manner of response, or rephrase the sentence to use a noun form like "response" modified by an adjective.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "highly responded" functions as a verb phrase where "responded" is the main verb. However, Ludwig AI indicates that the phrase is not correct in standard written English, as "responded" does not typically take an adverb like "highly" in this context. The existing examples demonstrate attempts to use it, but alternative phrasing is advisable.
Frequent in
Science
70%
News & Media
20%
Academia
10%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "highly responded" appears in some contexts, particularly scientific and news-related content, it's not considered grammatically correct in standard English. Ludwig AI highlights this issue, suggesting that it's better to use alternative adverbs such as "enthusiastically" or "strongly" before "responded", or to rephrase the sentence entirely for clarity. The frequency of this phrase is rare, and its presence does not indicate acceptance of its grammatical validity. Therefore, writers should exercise caution and opt for grammatically sound alternatives.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
responded enthusiastically
Replaces "highly" with "enthusiastically" for a more grammatically sound and natural adverb choice.
responded strongly
Uses "strongly" as an alternative adverb to indicate a significant response.
reacted favorably
Substitutes "responded" with "reacted" and uses "favorably" to convey a positive response.
showed a strong response
Rephrases the sentence to use "response" as a noun, modified by the adjective "strong".
exhibited a significant reaction
Changes the verb to "exhibited" and uses "reaction" instead of "response", modified by "significant".
demonstrated a positive answer
Uses "demonstrated" to replace "responded" and "positive answer" to convey a favorable reply or action.
gave a favorable answer
Expresses a positive response by saying someone "gave a favorable answer".
answered with enthusiasm
Rephrases to focus on the manner of answering, using "with enthusiasm".
reacted with considerable intensity
Uses "intensity" to indicate the strength of the reaction.
responded with great interest
Highlights the level of interest in the response rather than its overall strength.
FAQs
How can I rephrase a sentence using "highly responded" to improve its grammatical accuracy?
Instead of "highly responded", use phrases like "responded enthusiastically", "responded strongly", or "showed a strong response" to convey the intensity or quality of the response.
What are some common mistakes to avoid when describing how someone responded?
Avoid using adverbs like "highly" directly before "responded". Instead, choose adverbs that describe the manner of the response (e.g., enthusiastically, quickly) or rephrase to use a noun (e.g., "a strong response").
Is it grammatically correct to say something "highly responded"?
No, it is generally considered grammatically incorrect. A more appropriate way to express a strong reaction is to use adverbs like "responded positively" or rephrase the sentence.
Which is a better way to describe a reaction: "highly responded" or "responded enthusiastically"?
"Responded enthusiastically" is better because it uses an adverb that correctly modifies the verb "responded", describing how the action was performed. "Highly responded" is not standard English.
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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
81%
Authority and reliability
2.2/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested