greatly
Meaning
The adverb "greatly" is used to indicate a significant degree or extent of something, often emphasizing the importance or impact of an action or quality.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "greatly" with "great," using it in contexts where an adjective is required.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
decided
to
start
a
small
balcony
garden
this
spring
because
she
wanted
to
relax
after
work
.
She
has
planted
herbs
and
a
few
flowers
,
and
she
checks
them
every
evening
to
water
and
remove
dead
leaves
.
The
sunny
weather
and
a
friendly
neighbor's
advice
have
greatly
helped
the
plants
grow
.
Sometimes
she
reads
or
listens
to
music
while
tending
the
pots
,
which
makes
the
work
feel
calm
and
pleasant
.
By
late
summer
the
balcony
looked
colorful
and
the
extra
greenery
made
her
small
apartment
feel
more
welcoming
.
Common Phrases
greatly appreciated
greatly improved
greatly influenced
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