In clauses and phrases with concessive force, denoting an unlimited amount. Cf. ever, adv. adj.phrases… never so: (with an adjective or adverb)…
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > quantity > greatness of quantity, amount, or degree > high or intense degree > greatly or very much [phrase] > in or to the greatest degree (20) never solOE In clauses and phrases with concessive force, denoting an unlimited amount. Cf. ever, adv. adj.phrases… never so: (with an adjective or adverb)… with (also mid) the mostc1275 In phrases used adverbially. with (also mid) the most: in the utmost degree; in the greatest quantity; to the full. Obsolete. for the masteryc1325 for the mastery: extremely, in the highest degree. (Frequently in Middle English poetry.) Obsolete. to the bestc1390 to the best: in the best way, most excellently or favourably. Cf. to take to the best at to, prep. 10b. Obsolete. to the uttermostc1400 to the uttermost, = utmost, n. 4. Now rare or Obsolete. at the hardest1429 at the hardest: at worst; at the least. Obsolete. to the utmostc1450 to the utmost, to the extreme or uttermost degree, extent, capacity, or limit. Also const. of (one's power, etc.). to the skies (also sky)1559 to the skies (also sky): to the highest possible degree; enthusiastically, extravagantly. In later use esp. in to praise to the skies. at float1594 The flux or flood of the tide (literal and figurative). at float, in float: at high water (in quots. figurative). all to nothing1606 all to nothing: by the largest possible margin or odds; to the fullest extent. it is all to nothing: it is almost certain, odds on; cf. ten to one at… to the height1609 to the height. To the highest or utmost degree; to the extremity; to the utmost. Obsolete except in literary use. to the proofa1625 The condition of having successfully stood a test, or the capability of doing so; proven or tested power, strength, etc. (originally and chiefly… to the last degree1639 a degree: a considerable measure or amount of. to a degree (colloquial): to an undefined, but considerable or serious, extent; extremely, seriously… to the welkin?1746 to the welkin, ‘to the skies’ (sky, n.1 phrases 3). (the) worst kind1839 (the) worst kind: (used adverbially as an intensifier) very much; very badly, terribly. Now rare. for all it's worth1864 Originally U.S. for all it's worth and variants: to the fullest extent. Similarly for all one is worth: with all one's energy or resources. Cf. for… as —— as they make them?a1880 transitive. colloquial. as —— as they make them: as —— as possible. in the highest1897 in the highest: in the highest places; in the heavens. Later also reinterpreted as: in the highest degree. Chiefly with reference to the praise or… to the nth (degree, power)1897 Used in more general contexts. Frequently in phrases to the nth (degree, power) and variants: to any extent, to the utmost degree, without limit; f… up to eleven1987 colloquial (usually humorous)(up) to eleven: so as to reach or surpass the maximum level or limit; to an extreme or intense degree. Esp. in to turn… |
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