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vastly

 

[ ˈvæstli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describe the degree of something

To a great extent; very much.

Synonyms

enormously, greatly, immensely, tremendously

Examples of usage

  • The population has increased vastly in recent years.
  • She was vastly superior to her opponents in the competition.
Context #2 | Adverb

describe the difference in size or amount

By a great amount in comparison to something else.

Synonyms

considerably, markedly, significantly, substantially

Examples of usage

  • The company's profits have increased vastly compared to last year.
  • The new building is vastly larger than the old one.

Translations

Translations of the word "vastly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vastamente

🇮🇳 बड़े पैमाने पर

🇩🇪 weitgehend

🇮🇩 sangat

🇺🇦 значно

🇵🇱 znacznie

🇯🇵 非常に

🇫🇷 énormément

🇪🇸 enormemente

🇹🇷 büyük ölçüde

🇰🇷 매우

🇸🇦 بشكل كبير

🇨🇿 značně

🇸🇰 značne

🇨🇳 非常

🇸🇮 zelo

🇮🇸 mjög mikið

🇰🇿 өте көп

🇬🇪 დიდად

🇦🇿 çox

🇲🇽 enormemente

Etymology

The word 'vastly' stems from the Middle English 'vastli', derived from the Old French 'vaste' meaning 'immense, great'. The adverb 'vastly' has been used in English since the 16th century to emphasize the extent or degree of something.

See also: vast, vastness.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,240 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.