1
: to a great extent or degree : very much
contributed greatly to improved relations
not greatly bothered
2
: in a great manner : nobly, magnanimously
a man may live greatly in the law—
O. W. Holmes †1935
O. W. Holmes †1935Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
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Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Apr. 2025
That by itself is going to greatly advance the study of artificial neurology.
—John Werner, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
While the team will likely sign Aaron Rodgers at some point, the team could also benefit greatly from adding a young option at the position.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
My mother-in-law had gallbladder problems that greatly circumscribed her choice of meals.
—Hazlitt, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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