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

He attended Columbia University, where he was assigned “The Great Gatsby,” which affected him greatly.

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If the acquisition is successful, it would greatly expand Netflix’s library of titles and intellectual property.

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Lawmakers greatly reduced the number of European companies that would face onerous new reporting requirements by increasing the company-size thresholds at which the rules kick in.

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Such a model could greatly reduce the environmental impact of fluorine-based chemicals that play essential roles in medicine, electronics, and renewable energy systems.

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By replenishing these tiny energy producers, the method can restore energy output to previous levels and greatly improve the overall health of the cells.

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