greatly + verb/ adjective

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greatly (adv): by a large amount; very much

How to Use "Greatly" with Example Sentences Used with verbs: "He is greatly admired in the medical profession." (admired, respected) "They greatly increased the membership fee." (increased, decreased, reduced) "We were greatly affected by his death." (affected, changed, saddened) "He greatly appreciates the help he has received." (appreciates) "The problem has been greatly exaggerated." (exaggerated, overestimated, underestimated) "The numbers fluctuate greatly." (fluctuate, vary) "The program has been greatly expanded." (expanded, extended, modified, simplified) "This change greatly improved the plan." (improved) "The benefits greatly outweigh the risks." (outweigh) "He has greatly influenced me." (influenced) "His reaction surprised me greatly." (surprised, troubled, concerned) Used with adjectives: "He was greatly amused by her behavior." (amused, concerned, disappointed, shocked, surprised, troubled, upset) "She is greatly indebted to him." (indebted) "They are greatly interested in science." (interested) "This plan is greatly superior over the previous one." (superior, preferable)