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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Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
According to the results, the find could greatly reshape research and improve the way scientists model supernova explosions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Professional help with the difficult process of withdrawal can greatly reduce the risk of relapse and, ultimately, death.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The relatively innocuous nature of the incident shouldn’t greatly affect Branch’s draft status, according to team personnel executives interviewed by NFL Network.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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