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: 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 …—
Oliver Wendell Holmes †1935
Oliver Wendell Holmes †1935Examples of greatly in a Sentence
She has contributed greatly to our success.
They don't seem to be greatly bothered by the delay.
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The state's Democratic voters greatly outnumber its Republican voters.
—Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, Dolphins safety Michael Taaffe, the fifth-round pick from Texas, and Campbell’s college teammate, was greatly honored to be a Day 3 draftee.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Grade separations greatly improve safety by reducing the chance of collisions between trains and cars, as well as cyclists and pedestrians.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
As dominant as the Stars were at five-on-five in the regular season — outscoring opponents 170-138 — they were outscored 35-25 in 18 playoff games last year, again greatly underperforming their underlying metrics.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
On the other hand, Dolphins safety Michael Taaffe, the fifth-round pick from Texas, and Campbell’s college teammate, was greatly honored to be a Day 3 draftee.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Grade separations greatly improve safety by reducing the chance of collisions between trains and cars, as well as cyclists and pedestrians.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
As dominant as the Stars were at five-on-five in the regular season — outscoring opponents 170-138 — they were outscored 35-25 in 18 playoff games last year, again greatly underperforming their underlying metrics.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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“Greatly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/greatly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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