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adverb great·ly \ ˈgrāt-lē \

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

  1. She has contributed greatly to our success.

  2. They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.

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First Known Use of greatly

13th century

greatly Synonyms

Synonyms
gallantly, grandly, greatheartedly, heroically, high-mindedly, honorably, magnanimously, nobly
Antonyms
basely, currishly, dishonorably, ignobly
Related Words
loftily, venerably; magnificently, majestically; bravely, chivalrously, courageously, valiantly
Near Antonyms
abominably, contemptibly, despicably, detestably, hatefully, nastily, pitiably, sorrily, wretchedly; degenerately

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Definition of greatly for English Language Learners

  • : to a great extent or degree : very much

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