Like hell

adverb

Very much or a lot.

I need to study like hell for tomorrow's exam.
Visual representation of "like hell" - Very much or a lot.

Often appears as...

  • running like hell
  • hurts like hell

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Very fast or very hard.

When they saw the police, they ran like hell.
Visual representation of "like hell" - Very fast or very hard

Often appears as...

  • run like hell
  • work like hell

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Terribly or to a great degree.

My head hurts like hell.
Visual representation of "like hell" - Terribly or to a great degree.

Often appears as...

  • hurts like hell
  • burns like hell

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

With great reluctance or against one's wishes.

I had to agree, like hell I did.
Visual representation of "like hell" - With great reluctance or against one's wishes.

Often appears as...

  • like hell i will
  • like hell i am

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

adverb

Very much or a lot.

I need to study like hell for tomorrow's exam.
Visual representation of "like hell" - Very much or a lot.

Often appears as...

  • running like hell
  • hurts like hell

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Very fast or very hard.

When they saw the police, they ran like hell.
Visual representation of "like hell" - Very fast or very hard

Often appears as...

  • run like hell
  • work like hell

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adverb

Terribly or to a great degree.

My head hurts like hell.
Visual representation of "like hell" - Terribly or to a great degree.

Often appears as...

  • hurts like hell
  • burns like hell

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adverb

With great reluctance or against one's wishes.

I had to agree, like hell I did.
Visual representation of "like hell" - With great reluctance or against one's wishes.

Often appears as...

  • like hell i will
  • like hell i am

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "like hell"
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Emotional Intensity

Expresses strong emotions or emphasizes a serious commitment to an action.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
I need to pass this class like hell.
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Informal Speech

Used amongst friends or in casual settings; not suitable for formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Speech
She's watching the finale like hell tonight.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Emotional Intensity

Expresses strong emotions or emphasizes a serious commitment to an action.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
I need to pass this class like hell.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Informal Speech

Used amongst friends or in casual settings; not suitable for formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Speech
She's watching the finale like hell tonight.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Emotional Intensity

Expresses strong emotions or emphasizes a serious commitment to an action.

Illustration for Emotional Intensity
I need to pass this class like hell.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Informal Speech

Used amongst friends or in casual settings; not suitable for formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Speech
She's watching the finale like hell tonight.
Visual representation of the word "Like hell"

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