incredible

/in'kredəbl/

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Word: Incredible
Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition:
The word "incredible" describes something that is so amazing or surprising that it is hard to believe. It can refer to things that are very impressive, extraordinary, or difficult to understand because they are so remarkable.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "incredible" to express amazement or astonishment about something.
• It can describe people, events, experiences, or things.

Examples:

1. Positive Use: "The magician's tricks were incredible; I couldn't believe my eyes!"
2. Negative Use: "The storm caused incredible damage to the town." (Here, it means very severe damage.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "incredible" in different contexts, such as in formal writing or everyday conversation.
• It can also be used to emphasize the degree of something, as in "The view from the mountain was nothing short of incredible."

Word Variants:

• Incredibly (adverb): Used to describe something done in an incredible manner. Example: "She ran incredibly fast in the race."
• Incredibility (noun): The quality of being incredible. Example: "The incredibility of his story made everyone listen closely."

Different Meanings:

While "incredible" often has a positive connotation, it can also describe something negative that is shocking or difficult to comprehend. For instance, "The number of people affected by the disaster was incredible."

Synonyms:

• Amazing
• Astounding
• Unbelievable
• Extraordinary
• Remarkable

Idioms & Phrasal Verbs:

• "Beyond belief": Similar in meaning to incredible, this phrase describes something that is so remarkable it cannot be believed. Example: "The team's performance was beyond belief."
• "Too good to be true": This phrase can be used when something seems incredible in a way that makes you doubt its truth.

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Adjective

1. beyond belief or understanding
   • at incredible speed
   • the book's plot is simply incredible

Synonyms

• unbelievable