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# greatly

adverb (greatly)

«greatly» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

Greatly means very much or to a large amount: «greatly improved». [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#m1)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x1)
- His reading has greatly improved this year. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x2)
- Prices were greatly reduced in the sale. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x3)
- The new bridge greatly shortened our journey. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x4)
- The number of birds has greatly increased. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x5)
- Thank you, I am greatly relieved. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x6)
- “But I cannot!” exclaimed Dorothy, greatly surprised. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/#x7)

### 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/#x1)
- And Moses told these words unto all the children of Israel; and the people mourned greatly. (Torah NUM.14.39, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/#x2)
- 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 →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/#x3)
- Will not that land be greatly polluted? (Prophets JER.3.1, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/#x4)
- And the LORD said: 'Art thou greatly angry?' (Prophets JON.4.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/#x5)
- God heard, and was wroth, and He greatly abhorred Israel; (Writings PSA.78.59, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/#x6)

### 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»).

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «greatly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/G/greatly/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«greatly» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/greatly.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «greatly» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/G/greatly/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«greatly» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/greatly.html) on Mova free.