greatly
pronunciation
How to pronounce greatly in British English:
UK [ˈɡreɪtli]
How to pronounce greatly in American English:
US [ˈɡreɪtli]
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- Adverb:
- to a great extent or degree
Word Origin
- greatly (adv.)
- c. 1200, from great + -ly (2). Similar formation in Middle Dutch grotelike, Dutch grootelijks.
Example
- 1. The internet has greatly increased the possibilities for mass customisation .
- 2. The fiscal room for manoeuvre varies greatly among the member states .
- 3. The english-speaking people who lived nearby greatly enjoyed dutch festivals .
- 4. Relations have improved greatly since , but mutual wariness persists .
- 5. Cain greatly resents this and is crestfallen .