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
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She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
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Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
This would include humanitarian aid, which would greatly boost the amount of foreign aid dollars impacted by the policy, according to Rebecca Brown, vice president of global advocacy at the Center for Reproductive Rights.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Those in relationships will feel this greatly in comparison to those who are not.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The shift is growing the range of stories being told about Africa and greatly amplifying the work of African writers, according to interviews with over a dozen African writers, agents, publishers, festival directors and bookstore owners.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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