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What is the root word for exceedingly in Hebrew?

There isn't a single root word in Hebrew that directly translates to "exceedingly". However, the concept of "exceedingly" can be expressed through various Hebrew words and phrases, depending on the context and nuance you want to convey.

Here are some options and their explanations:

1. מְאֹד (me'od): This is the most common word for "very" or "exceedingly" in Hebrew. It's versatile and can be used to express a wide range of degrees of intensity.

* Example: הוא אהב אותה מְאֹד (hu ahav otah me'od - He loved her very much).

2. בְּעוֹרָךְ (b'vorach): This means "exceedingly" or "abundantly" and implies a greater quantity or intensity than the usual.

* Example: בְּעוֹרָךְ נִתְעַלַּם מִמֶּנוּ (b'vorach nit'allem mimenu - He was exceedingly ignored).

3. מְאֹד מְאֹד (me'od me'od): This is a more emphatic way of saying "exceedingly" by repeating "me'od."

* Example: היא יפה מְאֹד מְאֹד (hi yafa me'od me'od - She is exceedingly beautiful).

4. בְּחָזְקָה (b'chazaka): This means "strongly" or "with great force" and implies a significant intensity.

* Example: הוא פָּעַל בְּחָזְקָה (hu pa'al b'chazaka - He acted strongly).

5. בִּשְׁפַע (bishefa): This means "abundantly" or "profusely" and implies a great quantity or overflow.

* Example: הָעֵץ נָתַן בִּשְׁפַע פֵּרוֹת (ha'etz natan bishefa perot - The tree yielded fruit abundantly).

The best choice for your specific situation will depend on the context and the desired level of intensity.

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