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- [greyt-lee]
- /ˈgreɪt li/
- /ˈɡreɪtli/
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- [greyt-lee]
- /ˈgreɪt li/
Definitions of greatly word
- adverb greatly in or to a great degree; much: greatly improved in health. 1
- adverb greatly in a great manner. 1
- noun greatly By a considerable amount; very much. 1
- adverb greatly You use greatly to emphasize the degree or extent of something. 0
- adverb greatly (archaic) Nobly; magnanimously. 0
- adverb greatly To a great extent or degree. 0
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Origin of greatly
First appearance:
before 1150 One of the 7% oldest English words
1150-1200; Middle English gretli; see great, -ly
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Parts of speech for Greatly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
greatly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for greatly
adv greatly
- incredibly — so extraordinary as to seem impossible: incredible speed.
- largely — to a great extent; in great part; generally; chiefly: The plan depends largely on his willingness to cooperate. That is largely incorrect.
- tremendously — extraordinarily great in size, amount, or intensity: a tremendous ocean liner; tremendous talent.
- markedly — strikingly noticeable; conspicuous: with marked success.
- mightily — in a mighty manner; powerfully or vigorously.
adverb greatly
- really — in reality; actually: to see things as they really are.
- deeply — at or to a considerable extent downward; well within or beneath a surface.
- seriously — in a serious manner: He shook his head seriously.
- considerably — to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.
- wholly — entirely; totally; altogether; quite.
Antonyms for greatly
adv greatly
- little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
- inconsiderable — small, as in value, amount, or size.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unremarkably — notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary: a remarkable change.
adverb greatly
- hardly — only just; almost not; barely: We had hardly reached the lake when it started raining. hardly any; hardly ever.
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