The difference between Greatly and Much
When used as adverbs, greatly means to a great extent or degree, whereas much means to a great extent.
Much is also determiner with the meaning: a large amount of.
Much is also pronoun with the meaning: a large amount or great extent.
Much is also adjective with the meaning: large, great.
check bellow for the other definitions of Greatly and Much
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Greatly as an adverb:
To a great extent or degree.
Examples:
"Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year."
"He was more greatly beloved than anyone in living memory."
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Greatly as an adverb (archaic):
Nobly; magnanimously.
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Much as an adjective (obsolete):
Large, great.
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Much as an adverb:
To a great extent.
Examples:
"I don't like fish much."
"He is much fatter than I remember him."
"He left her, much to the satisfaction of her other suitor."
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Much as an adverb:
Often; frequently.
Examples:
"Does he get drunk much?"
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Much as a pronoun:
A large amount or great extent.
Examples:
"From those to whom much has been given much is expected."