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greatly

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹeɪ̯t.li/

The English word “greatly” has 2 meanings listed here.

adverb

  1. To a great extent or degree.
  2. Nobly; magnanimously.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gretly. By surface analysis, great + -ly.

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