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adverb great·ly \ˈgrāt-lē\

Definition of greatly

  1. 1 :  to a great extent or degree :  very much contributed greatly to improved relations not greatly bothered

  2. 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.

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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