I need to fix up my car before the trip.

It's important to stick close to your friends during difficult times.

Grades are generally known by cardinal number, e.g., grade 12.

I need to start working out again, I'm completely out of shape.

I need to start working out again, I'm really out of shape.

I haven't been exercising lately, and I'm starting to feel out of shape.

Nah, I don't think so.

Despite being a newcomer, she got the top billing in the movie.

The ship had to sheer off to avoid the iceberg.

To put it succinctly, the project was a success.