greatly

adverb

great·​ly ˈgrāt-lē How to pronounce greatly (audio)
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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 …—Oliver Wendell Holmes †1935

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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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Holden, now 7, misses his big sister greatly, and finds comfort in sharing favorite memories. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026 Porto’s Victor Froholdt was also greatly admired, but a deal was not feasible. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Lee said during the news conference introducing Luiz that the team’s medium-term projection excited him greatly. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 The maintenance requirements and overall appearance of warm-season grasses are greatly influenced by the amount of fertilizer applied over the course of a year. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greatly

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First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of greatly was in the 12th century

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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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