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greatly
adverb great·ly \ˈgrāt-lē\
: to a great extent or degree : very much
Full Definition of GREATLY
1
: to a great extent or degree : very much <contributed greatly to improved relations> <not greatly bothered>
2
: in a great manner : nobly, magnanimously <a man may live greatly in the law — O. W. Holmes †1935>
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First Known Use of GREATLY
13th century
Related to GREATLY
- Synonyms
- gallantly, grandly, greatheartedly, heroically, high-mindedly, honorably, magnanimously, nobly
- Antonyms
- basely, currishly, dishonorably, ignobly
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