Greatly

Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪtli/

Definitions of greatly

adverb Greatly is an adverb that is used to modify or describe the action of a verb. It indicates the degree or extent to which something is done.

Example Sentences

A1 I greatly enjoyed the movie we watched last night.

A2 She greatly improved her English skills after studying abroad.

B1 The new software update greatly enhanced the performance of my computer.

B2 His dedication to his work greatly impressed his colleagues.

C1 The company's innovative approach greatly contributed to its success.

C2 The artist's latest masterpiece was greatly acclaimed by art critics.

Examples of greatly in a Sentence

formal The new technology has greatly improved efficiency in the workplace.

informal I greatly appreciate all the help you've given me.

slang I'm greatly looking forward to the concert this weekend.

figurative His words of encouragement greatly lifted my spirits.

Grammatical Forms of greatly

• past tense: greatly
• plural: greatlies
• comparative: greater
• superlative: greatest
• present tense: greatly
• future tense: will greatly
• perfect tense: have greatly
• continuous tense: is greatly
• singular: greatly
• positive degree: great
• infinitive: to greatly
• gerund: greatlying
• participle: greatlied

Origin and Evolution of greatly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'greatly' originated from the Middle English word 'gretli' which was derived from the Old English word 'grēatlice'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'greatly' has retained its meaning of to a great extent or degree, but its usage has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts and expressions.