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
Oliver Wendell 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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Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 17 Dec. 2025
This will greatly increase the cost of health insurance for many who rely on the marketplace for their coverage.
—Stephan Bisaha, NPR, 17 Dec. 2025
Every fantasy manager knows that schedule strength can greatly impact fantasy player performance.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
As the Panthers prepare for an NFC South battle that will greatly affect their playoff hopes, Canales wants to see his players and coaches focused on the assignment at hand.
—Mike Kaye
december 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 18 Dec. 2025.
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