English · Word Candidate

greatly

/ˈɡɹeɪtli/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: greatlier · greatliest

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To a great extent or degree.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Adverb

Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year, much to nobody's surprise.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “greatly” mean?

To a great extent or degree.

Is “greatly” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.