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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Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 13, 2026
“One thing that greatly helped me, though, was the fact that I had played basketball in my youth. There’s nothing better than basketball to lose your defender.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
The two new sightings, both from the Central Pacific, greatly expand the species' known range.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
But I’ve no doubt that, like me, many people found comfort in the story’s resolute belief in humankind’s capacity for grace even after someone has greatly wronged us.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
President Eisenhower, it was understood, greatly enjoyed golf.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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