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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Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Anyone could see at the time that this would greatly increase prices.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Anderson believes the bill will greatly reduce logging, even stop it altogether.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for flea and tick prevention, and the best treatment plan depends greatly on your pet’s age, weight, lifestyle, and health history.
—Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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