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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Keeping separate utensils and cutting surfaces for raw and cooked foods greatly reduces the risk of spreading bacteria.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Personal issues, such as cleanliness, eye care routines, or sleep patterns, are one thing, but there are also more widespread, communal issues that can greatly affect your eyesight in surprising ways.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors said that those efforts were greatly bolstered when the weapon used in the murder was discovered buried in Robinson's yard six months after the shooting.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
After its first financial results since the deal closed, the company said that plans to grow this greatly as well as continuing to sell and produce TV titles for linear and streaming rivals.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025
Personal issues, such as cleanliness, eye care routines, or sleep patterns, are one thing, but there are also more widespread, communal issues that can greatly affect your eyesight in surprising ways.
—William Jones, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors said that those efforts were greatly bolstered when the weapon used in the murder was discovered buried in Robinson's yard six months after the shooting.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
After its first financial results since the deal closed, the company said that plans to grow this greatly as well as continuing to sell and produce TV titles for linear and streaming rivals.
—Peter White, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2025
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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