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
O. W. Holmes †1935Synonyms
Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
Recent Examples on the Web
However, Haiti police sources said they were also expected — and are greatly needed.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Of course, their views on economics would diverge greatly in years to come.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024
As with most Grand Seiko dials, time spent up close with a loupe magnifier is greatly rewarded.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
But through processing, manufacturers have found ways to greatly enhance the potency of the products, and medical professionals and researchers are now raising alarms about risks from the fast emerging, unregulated products as poison centers and hospitals see a sharp rise in calls.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Pizza Hut also greatly believes in Lee’s power to harness and cultivate through his food review videos on social media.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
But its headcount growth has slowed greatly recently.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Note that your experience with a VPN will likely differ greatly from ours.
—PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
The one obvious candidate blending the two talents is GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp, who greatly streamlined GE’s manufacturing engine, frequently touring the assembly lines in person and swapping ideas for moving parts faster and safer with welders and machinists.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
Of course, their views on economics would diverge greatly in years to come.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 22 Apr. 2024
As with most Grand Seiko dials, time spent up close with a loupe magnifier is greatly rewarded.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 19 Apr. 2024
But through processing, manufacturers have found ways to greatly enhance the potency of the products, and medical professionals and researchers are now raising alarms about risks from the fast emerging, unregulated products as poison centers and hospitals see a sharp rise in calls.
—USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
Pizza Hut also greatly believes in Lee’s power to harness and cultivate through his food review videos on social media.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2024
But its headcount growth has slowed greatly recently.
—Chris Isidore, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
Note that your experience with a VPN will likely differ greatly from ours.
—PCMAG, 15 Apr. 2024
The one obvious candidate blending the two talents is GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp, who greatly streamlined GE’s manufacturing engine, frequently touring the assembly lines in person and swapping ideas for moving parts faster and safer with welders and machinists.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2024
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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