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greatly

/ˈɡɹeɪ̯t.li/ adverb A2
  1. To a great extent or degree. · Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year, much to nobody's surprise.· He was more greatly beloved than anyone in living memory.

Comparative greater · Superlative greatest

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and that is true!” cried the owner, greatly delighted.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 6 · C1
Now go, and do not seek me again until you have earned the brains you so greatly desire.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 72 · B2
She ate a hearty breakfast, and watched a wee Munchkin baby, who played with Toto and pulled his tail and crowed and laughed in a way that greatly amused Dorothy.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 15 · B2
If you will please take away the pole I shall be greatly obliged to you.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 17 · B2

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