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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That greatly concerns Obura, who recalled the damaging impact of a previous super El Nino episode in 1997/98.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
"He will be greatly missed by all and we offer his family our most sincere condolences," a Spirit of Normandy spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
By redesigning a chemical reactor to control the distance between electrodes and the movement of liquid through the system, the team found a way to manage these conditions and greatly improve the reaction's performance.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Artificial-intelligence tools have also greatly accelerated intelligence analysis and target selection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
When Calchas declared that Chryseis must be given back to her father, he had all the chiefs behind him and Agamemnon, greatly angered, was obliged to agree.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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