greatly
Americanadverb
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in or to a great degree; much.
greatly improved in health.
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in a great manner.
Etymology
Origin of greatly
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English gretli, gretlich(e); great + -ly
Example Sentences
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The review found that the support provided by PAs can "vary greatly from place to place" with a "huge variation" in quality of practice.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
This statute greatly expanded the protections granted to authors.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Together, the two observing sites greatly expand the geographic reach of the survey and allow SDSS-V to examine the sky from both hemispheres.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026
Reports of his retirement had been greatly exaggerated.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Lemures or Larvae were the spirits of the wicked dead and were greatly feared.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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