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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"This Transaction will greatly strengthen the already growing relationship between Venezuela and the United States!"
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
It all adds up to a remarkable celebration of the life of letters—a life that’s greatly endangered today but saved from extinction, one hopes, by books like this one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Although there may be further scrutiny over the Epstein files, the focus for Norwegians now will be on remembering a "greatly beloved king" and supporting his son.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
This statute greatly expanded the protections granted to authors.
From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2026
Of all that unfortunate race no one was more innocent of wrongdoing than Oedipus, a great-great-grandson of Cadmus, and no one suffered so greatly.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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