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 †1935Examples 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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The fencing still remains around the site, but the cooperation has greatly changed.
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Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Unlike the Giants, the Eagles assisted Barkley greatly with QB Jalen Hurts, NFL-best blocking and a top-five pass-catching group.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The fencing still remains around the site, but the cooperation has greatly changed.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Mar. 2025
For example, LucasArts' Jedi Game Engine brought a number of big innovations to the table that greatly affected the level design.
—Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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