greatly
Americanadverb
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in or to a great degree; much.
greatly improved in health.
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in a great manner.
Etymology
Origin of greatly
First recorded in 1150–1200; Middle English gretli, gretlich(e); great + -ly
Example Sentences
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"The isotopic signature indicates a very ancient continental, granitic source rock. This greatly reduces the universe of candidate areas," says Crósta.
From Science Daily
The size of each satellite greatly impacts the chance of collisions, researchers found.
From BBC
Except, I was once greatly comforted by a psychic medium, a total stranger, who told me what I took to be specific details about my much loved, deceased grandfather.
From Literature
"If the same conditions set up in some of the other areas, it could greatly speed up sea level rise from the continent."
From Science Daily
The risk of regional war has greatly diminished.
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