Cool MateGreatly vs Remarkably
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Greatly
Top 2,000 (common)B2adverb
Remarkably
Top 2,000 (common)B2adverb
| Greatly | Remarkably | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɡreɪtli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɡreɪtli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈmɑːkəbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/"]/ |
| Meaning | a lot or very much | very surprisingly or in an unusual way |
| Example | People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. | The car is in remarkably good condition for its age. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | B2 |
| Part of speech | adverb | adverb |
| Collocations | greatly improve, greatly appreciate, greatly enhance, greatly affect | remarkably similar, remarkably skilled, remarkably easy, remarkably clear, remarkably high |
| Antonyms | slightly, partially, minimally | unremarkably, ordinarily, commonly |
| Common mistakes | Using 'greatly' incorrectly with nouns instead of verbs or adjectives., Confusing 'greatly' with 'great' as an adjective., Overusing 'greatly' in informal settings. | Used too frequently in everyday conversation – better for writing or formal speech., Confused with 'remarkable' – remember, 'remarkably' is an adverb. |
| Usage notes | Use 'greatly' to emphasize the extent of a feeling, action, or quality, especially in formal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations where simpler words like 'really' might fit better. | Use 'remarkably' to emphasize how surprising or unusual something is. It is appropriate in both written and spoken contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Greatly vs Remarkably
What's the difference between Greatly and Remarkably?
Greatly: a lot or very much Remarkably: very surprisingly or in an unusual way
Are Greatly and Remarkably the same CEFR level?
Greatly: B2, Remarkably: B2 on the CEFR scale.
What part of speech are Greatly and Remarkably?
Greatly: adverb, Remarkably: adverb.
Can you show an example of each?
Greatly: People's reaction to the film has varied greatly. Remarkably: The car is in remarkably good condition for its age.
Can I use Greatly and Remarkably interchangeably?
Not always. Greatly and Remarkably are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.