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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—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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—Shannon Bond, NPR, 31 May 2025
Years later, this became a significant point of contention when that person’s income was greatly reduced due to pursuing a new career path.
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Chicago will greatly miss his creativity from the center of the pitch, which would allow Orlando’s midfield to easily control the game against an opponent who knows how to punish defensive lapses.
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Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
But some insiders say that rosy summary of removing humans from the risk assessment process greatly downplays the problems the changes could cause.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 31 May 2025
Years later, this became a significant point of contention when that person’s income was greatly reduced due to pursuing a new career path.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Chicago will greatly miss his creativity from the center of the pitch, which would allow Orlando’s midfield to easily control the game against an opponent who knows how to punish defensive lapses.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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