Synonyms

  very (to a high degree): It’s very cold here at night. The house seems very old. extremely (to a very high degree): That was extremely interesting. I’m extremely sorry for making you wait. really informal (very; extremely): I had a really great meal last night. so informal (very; extremely): …

  think (to have an opinion or idea): What do you think of my boss? I think it’s going to rain tonight. believe (to have an opinion or idea): She strongly believes that it is possible. feel (to have an opinion, especially one based on your feelings rather than on …

  set off (to leave, start a journey, or trip): They set off for Paris. set out (to leave and start a journey): Columbus set out to find a new route to India and discovered North America. set forth literary (to start a journey or trip): The astronauts set forth …

run (to move very fast using your legs): He ran across the road. jog (to run slowly and steadily, especially for exercise): I jog four miles a day. race (to move very fast): Jane raced up the stairs. The ambulance raced down the street. sprint (to move very fast for …

  quiet (without much noise or activity): Be quiet! You’ll wake the baby. The streets are quite quiet today. silent (completely quiet): Everyone left, and the room was silent. calm (quiet and peaceful): The city is calm again after the revolt was quelled. peaceful (calm and free from disturbance): It’s …