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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Because the effects differed so greatly from what earlier experiments had suggested was possible, the researchers needed extensive additional testing to confirm their observations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
The cost of healthcare greatly contributes to how much seniors spend every year, but rapidly growing prices also affect the disparity between the CPI-W and CPI-E, Mary Johnson said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
In a July 1775 letter, John Adams told his wife, Abigail: “There is a young Gentleman from Pennsylvania whose Name is Wilson, whose Fortitude, Rectitude, and Abilities too, greatly outshine his Master’s.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
As Baig reminded me, “Many of us are small-business owners, independent workers, homeowners, so we’re even more greatly squeezed by all these rising bills.”
From Slate ● Oct. 23, 2026
On those teaching days, Nigro would greatly increase his son’s allowance if he’d sit still long enough to learn chess tactics.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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