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greatlyTo a large extent; very much; considerably. Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: To a large extent; very much; considerably. Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡreɪt.li/

Korean meaning: 크게, 매우, 상당히

Korean pronunciation: 그레이트-리 (강세: 그레이트)

Example Sentences

  • My cooking skills have greatly improved since I started watching YouTube tutorials.
  • The cat was greatly offended when I forgot to serve his dinner on time.
  • Traffic congestion has greatly decreased since people started working from home.

greatly

ADVERB

//ˈɡreɪt.li//

To a large extent; very much; considerably. Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.

greatly concept
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To a large extent; very much; considerably. Used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something.

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greatly rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His fortune has greatly fallen, in this stately home he lately inherited!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɡreɪt.li/

🌳Etymology

Rootgreat
Suffix--ly

Origin

From Old English 'great' meaning 'big, thick, coarse' combined with the adverb suffix '-ly'. The word evolved from describing physical size to expressing intensity or degree.

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🎵Rhyme

latelystatelyneatly

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📝Examples

My cooking skills have greatly improved since I started watching YouTube tutorials.

😄 Fun example

The cat was greatly offended when I forgot to serve his dinner on time.

Traffic congestion has greatly decreased since people started working from home.

😄 Fun example

I would greatly appreciate it if you could stop singing in the elevator.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

significantlyconsiderablyvastlyenormouslytremendously

Antonyms

slightlyminimally