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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Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Cooking oysters thoroughly greatly reduces the risk of infection because heat kills salmonella and other pathogens.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
Taking the time to choose the right surgeon and the right timing greatly increases the chances of a safe procedure and a result that enhances confidence for years to come.
—Carlos Wolf, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Researchers who study the potential harm of fentanyl and other street drugs told NPR both claims are greatly inflated.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for greatly
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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