Greatly and Modestly

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Greatly adverb - To a large extent or degree.

Usage example: authorities have greatly increased the scope of their investigation of corruption in the mayor's office

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Modestly is an antonym for greatly.

Nearby Words: great, greatness

Modestly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.

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Greatly is an antonym for modestly.

Nearby Words: moderate, modest, modesty, moderately

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