greatly

Everyday

Greatly means very much or to a large amount: «greatly improved». tree →

In the lessons

In formal writing and reports it shows a big amount of change or feeling. Often with verbs like improve, increase, help, appreciate. Phrases: «greatly appreciated», «greatly improved», «greatly reduced».

Examples

• Your help is greatly appreciated. tree →
• His reading has greatly improved this year. tree →
• Prices were greatly reduced in the sale. tree →
• The new bridge greatly shortened our journey. tree →
• The number of birds has greatly increased. tree →
• Thank you, I am greatly relieved. tree →
• “But I cannot!” exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised. tree →

Note

Formal; in speech say «a lot» or «very much». Use before verbs or past participles, not before adjectives: «greatly improved», but «very happy» (not «greatly happy»).

In Jewish tradition

In formal writing and reports it shows a big amount of change or feeling. Often with verbs like improve, increase, help, appreciate. Phrases: «greatly appreciated», «greatly improved», «greatly reduced».

Examples

• Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed. (Torah GEN.32.7, JPS 1917) tree →
• And Moses told these words unto all the children of Israel; and the people mourned greatly. (Torah NUM.14.39, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters. (Torah GEN.7.18, JPS 1917) tree →
• Will not that land be greatly polluted? (Prophets JER.3.1, JPS 1917) tree →
• And the LORD said: 'Art thou greatly angry?' (Prophets JON.4.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• God heard, and was wroth, and He greatly abhorred Israel; (Writings PSA.78.59, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Formal; in speech say «a lot» or «very much». Use before verbs or past participles, not before adjectives: «greatly improved», but «very happy» (not «greatly happy»).