What does greatly mean?
Definitions for greatly
great·ly
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word greatly.
Princeton's WordNet
greatlyadverb
to an extraordinary extent or degree
"he improved greatly"
Wiktionary
greatlyadverb
Nobly; magnanimously.
greatlyadverb
To a great extent or degree.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Greatlyadjective
Etymology: from great.
Thy sorrow I will greatly multiply. John Milton.
Yet London, empress of the northern clime,
By an high fate thou greatly didst expire. John Dryden, Ann. Mir.Where are these bold intrepid sons of war,
That greatly turn their backs upon the foe,
And to their general send a brave defiance? Joseph Addison, Cato.
ChatGPT
greatly
Greatly is an adverb that means to a large extent, considerably, significantly, or very much. It is often used to emphasize the high degree or intensity of a situation, condition, or effect.
Webster Dictionary
Greatlyadverb
in a great degree; much
Greatlyadverb
nobly; illustriously; magnanimously
British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'greatly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2967
Adverbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'greatly' in Adverbs Frequency: #229
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of greatly in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of greatly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of greatly in a Sentence
And I’m sure the Finns would greatly appreciate getting it.
Very unfortunately, although China had made progress in economic development in recent years, its human rights and freedom were still greatly oppressed, we also care a lot about the development of democracy and human rights in mainland China, and hope China could walk toward that path.
Lance will be greatly missed.
He was always working, and was a true American Patriot. Lindsey will be greatly missed.
If it were not for the company of fools, a witty man would often be greatly at a loss.
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