Greatly Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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greatly

[หˆษกreษชtli ]

Definition

Context #1 | Adverb

in a big way

To a great extent or degree; very much. Used to emphasize the degree or extent of something.

Synonyms

extremely, highly, immensely, vastly.

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Word Description / Examples
greatly

Use when expressing a significant amount or degree of something, often in a positive or formal tone.

  • She was greatly admired by her colleagues.
  • The proposal greatly influenced the decision.
extremely

Used to emphasize an extreme degree of something, often for intensifiers in both positive and negative situations.

  • She is extremely talented in painting.
  • The weather is extremely cold today.
highly

Typically used to show a strong degree of something, often in professional or evaluative contexts.

  • He is a highly respected scientist.
  • The movie was highly praised by critics.
immensely

Used for expressing an enormous degree of something, often with a sense of overwhelming emotion or scale.

  • She was immensely grateful for the assistance.
  • The new park has immensely improved the community.
vastly

Used to indicate a large scope or extent of differences or changes, often in a comparative context.

  • The new system is vastly different from the old one.
  • Her performance has vastly improved over the last year.

Examples of usage

  • I greatly appreciate your help with this project.
  • She greatly enjoyed her time spent traveling around Europe.
  • The team greatly improved their performance in the second half of the game.

Translations

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Origin of 'greatly'

The word 'greatly' originates from the Middle English 'grete' which means 'big, large'. Over time, it evolved to be used as an adverb to indicate a high degree or extent. The adverb 'greatly' has been in use for centuries, commonly found in literature and everyday language to emphasize the intensity or scale of something.


See also: great, greater, greatest, greatness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,463, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.