Definition of greatly
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 — O. W. Holmes †1935
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Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
13th Century
First Known Use of greatly
13th century
GREATLY Defined for English Language Learners
greatly
playDefinition of greatly for English Language Learners
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: to a great extent or degree : very much
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