greatly

Word parts

great + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈɡreɪtli/

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Adverb

Positive greatly

Comparative greatlier

Superlative greatliest

Positive greatly

Comparative more greatly

Superlative most greatly

1. If something changes greatly, the change is very big.
   • Synonyms: very and drastically

   Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year.