1
: to a great extent or degree : very much
contributed greatly to improved relations
not greatly bothered
2
: in a great manner : nobly, magnanimously
a man may live greatly in the law—
O. W. Holmes †1935
O. W. Holmes †1935Synonyms
Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
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—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
One direction leads to Family, which will also be greatly blessed.
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In the age of remote and hybrid work, embracing video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively with your team and external stakeholders.
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But arrivals have greatly slowed — with the city's shelter population plateauing around 5,000 this summer.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2024
One direction leads to Family, which will also be greatly blessed.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
In the age of remote and hybrid work, embracing video conferencing platforms, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams, can greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively with your team and external stakeholders.
—Leen Kawas, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
But arrivals have greatly slowed — with the city's shelter population plateauing around 5,000 this summer.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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