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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James Quandt, Artforum, 2 June 2026
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Vancouver’s roster greatly underperformed expectations, and very few Goldeneyes players matched or improved upon their production from last season.
—Hailey Salvian, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Fortunately, a few simple precautions can greatly reduce the risk of unintended damage.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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