greatly
gb/ɡɹˈeɪtli/ us/ɡɹˈeɪtli/
B1
English
~ 2600
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
property
1
to a very large extent
Very much; by a large amount.
Usage pattern:
greatly [verb]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'greatly' with 'great', using 'I am greatly' instead of 'I am great'. 'Greatly' is an adverb and must modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Synonyms
considerably (Neutral synonym, interchangeable in most contexts.)
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significantly (Often used in formal or statistical contexts to mean 'by a large amount'.)
Antonyms
slightly (Indicates a small or minor degree, opposite of 'greatly'.)
Collocations
greatly appreciate
|greatly increase
|greatly improve
|greatly reduce
|greatly benefit
Themes
emotions
|communication
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- We greatly appreciate your help.
- Her performance has greatly improved over the past year.
- The new policy will greatly affect small businesses.
- He was greatly admired by his colleagues.
- Tourism has greatly increased in the region.
Learner examples
- I greatly enjoy this book.
- She greatly likes her new job.
- We greatly need more time.
- He greatly helped me.
- They greatly want to win.
Grammar
Expressions
be greatly missed
1/bˈi ɡɹˈeɪtli mˈɪst/
fixed phrase
be deeply missed
Used when someone or something is gone and people feel sad about it.
Examples
- She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
- The teacher was greatly missed during her leave.
thank you greatly
1/θˈæŋk jˈu ɡɹˈeɪtli/
fixed phrase
express strong thanks
Used to say you are very thankful.
Examples
- Thank you greatly for your assistance.
- I thank you greatly for your kindness.