Pronunciation

/ˈɡreɪtli/

Definitions

• Adverb: To a great extent or degree; very much. It modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Example Sentences:

• Adverb modifying a verb: “She improved greatly after practicing daily.”
• Adverb modifying an adjective: “The weather today is greatly improved.”
• Adverb modifying another adverb: “He ran exceedingly greatly in the marathon.”

Phrases

• “Greatly appreciated”: Expressing strong gratitude for something. Example: “Your help was greatly appreciated.”
• “Greatly disappointed”: Feeling intense disappointment about something. Example: “The team was greatly disappointed by their loss.”
• “Greatly affect/effect”: Having a strong influence or impact on something. Example: “The new policy will greatly affect our operations.”

Example Sentences

• Adverb: “His health has greatly improved since he started exercising regularly.”
• “She was greatly moved by the heartfelt speech.”
• “The company’s profits have greatly increased this quarter.”

Synonyms

• Highly
• Considerably
• Significantly
• Tremendously
• Substantially
• Remarkably
• Eminently
• Enormously