greatly

[greyt-lee]

adverb

1. in or to a great degree; much.

   greatly improved in health.

2. in a great manner.

Word History and Origins

Origin of greatly¹

First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English gretli, gretlich(e); great + -ly

Example Sentences

Experts emphasize that prevention is crucial to slow this escalating crisis, which greatly increases the risk of heart, kidney, and metabolic complications.

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This leads to vision loss and blindness, which in turn greatly accelerates the development of dementia.

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Your insight into these muddy waters would be greatly appreciated.

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In response R360 said it would "greatly reduce player load and capture the attention of a new generation of fans globally".

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Policyholders would benefit greatly from gradually saving enough to at least cover their deductibles.

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