How to Use greatly in a Sentence

greatly

adverb
  • They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
  • She has contributed greatly to our success.
  • The units above the ground greatly impact the success of the commercial on the ground.
    — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Oct. 2023
  • The bruises were deep and greatly swollen and painful for days.
    — Orval C. Johnson, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But that doesn’t mean those who led the way greatly profited over the years ahead.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2024
  • This risk can be greatly reduced with the help of imaging.
    — Hannah Docter-Loeb, Scientific American, 15 Dec. 2023
  • The level of heat can vary greatly depending on the brand and type of chiles used.
    — Colleen Weeden, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Keep in mind that the selection will be greatly reduced at the same time.
    — Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 27 Aug. 2022
  • Some of it has to do with his mother, who passed away in 2019 and whose loss still affects him greatly.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Our lives were greatly enriched by those exchanges across the pond.
    — Paul Messinger, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2022
  • Yes, Western weapons help greatly—but weapons don’t fight wars.
    — Illia Ponomarenko, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Yet the future will greatly challenge him and others here.
    — Lori Rozsa, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2023
  • The tone of the works, however, varies greatly as they would have been made for different clients.
    — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 7 Feb. 2025
  • How all of these threats play out will depend greatly on context.
    — Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The syrup used also varies greatly from country to country.
    — John Moretti, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Aug. 2023
  • The number of fruit falling from the trees is greatly diminished as well.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Vinyl has greatly improved over the years and is now resistant to cracks, chips, and fading.
    — Samantha S. Thorpe, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2022
  • One thing that should factor greatly into the college choice is cost.
    — Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Of course, their views on economics would diverge greatly in years to come.
    — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Supporting the weight of larger bass like this greatly reduces the risk of causing damage to the jaw bone or the soft tissue of the bass’s mouth.
    — Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 12 July 2023
  • For years the city of Detroit greatly over-assessed the value of Bonnett's home and many others like it.
    — Haley Yamada, ABC News, 7 July 2022
  • The death of the true sports car has been greatly exaggerated.
    — David Dewhurst, Car and Driver, 26 Dec. 2022
  • In the years to come, the kind of order these leaders fashion will greatly depend on Trump’s second term.
    — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
  • As with all activewear, fabric types vary greatly among golf shirts.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 22 July 2022
  • What began in 2009 as a cover band to play at weddings and restaurants has greatly evolved.
    — Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2024
  • Just hours before our call she was offered to play a vampire on TV, a prospect that greatly excites her.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Now kickoff returns will greatly increase by a new rules changed borrowed from the XFL.
    — Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The county also will be hit by strong offshore winds that will greatly increase the risk of wildfires.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022
  • Research shows that welcoming cities and states contribute greatly to public safety.
    — Karina Ayala-Bermejo, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
  • That's crucial because solar wind can greatly affect satellites and robotic explorers in space.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025

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