greatly
word
/ˈɡɹeɪtɫi/
GRAYT-lee
/ɡɹˈeɪtli/
GRAYT-lee
Definition
To a very large extent or degree; very much. Used to emphasize how much something is increased, appreciated, or affected.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and often used in writing or polite speech. Common with verbs like 'appreciate', 'increase', or 'improve'. Not used in place of 'very' before adjectives (use 'very happy', not 'greatly happy').
Spanish: enormemente - grandementePortuguese (BR): grandemente - enormementePortuguese (PT): grandemente - enormementeChinese (Simplified): 极大地 - 非常Chinese (Traditional): 極大地 - 非常Hindi: बहुत अधिकArabic: بشكل كبير - للغايةBengali: অত্যন্ত - খুবRussian: значительно - весьма - сильноJapanese: 大いに - 非常にVietnamese: rất nhiều - đáng kểKorean: 크게 - 매우Turkish: büyük ölçüde - önemli derecedeUrdu: بہت زیادہ - انتہا درجے پرIndonesian: sangat - sangat besar - secara signifikan
Example Sentences
We greatly appreciate your help.
basic
The company has greatly improved its services.
basic
Her confidence has greatly increased.
basic
The weather has changed greatly since last week.
natural
She was greatly moved by the story.
natural
Traveling abroad has greatly expanded his perspective.
natural