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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Together, the international team found that adjusting how immune cells handle energy can greatly improve their ability to eliminate cancer.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
These alarums were greatly exaggerated, as Hungarian voters ousted Mr. Orbán in a landslide.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
On social media he announced he would "look forward to spending time with the King, whom I greatly respect. It will be TERRIFIC!"
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
“This type of alliance is very rare and it greatly enhances the bargaining power of all three unions,” said Dan Schnur, who teaches political communications at UC Berkeley and USC.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Knowing how a song works in the lives of children is greatly beneficial.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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