Greatly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡɹeɪtli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Greatly is an adverb meaning To a great extent or degree.
Meaning
To a great extent or degree.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Nobly; magnanimously.
Example Sentences
I admire Elvis Presley greatly.
He was more greatly beloved than anyone in living memory.
Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year, much to nobody's surprise.
His Suff’rings ſhine, and ſpread a Glory round him; Greatly unfortunate, he fights the Cauſe Of Honour, Virtue, Liberty, and Rome.
Word Forms
- greater
- greatlier
- greatest
- greatliest
Synonyms for greatly
Depending on context, synonyms include very, drastically.
Antonyms for greatly
Common opposites include slightly.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hugely, vastly, enormously, much, immensely, tremendously.
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