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Synonyms & Similar Words
enormously
hugely
immensely
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exceedingly
exceptionally
remarkably
significantly
substantially
considerably
greatly
massively
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colossally
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astonishingly
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Meaning of Vastly
The primary meaning of "Vastly" is to a very great degree or extent.
Definitions
- According to Oxford Languages, "vastly" is an adverb that means to a very great degree or extent, or much, much more.
- It can also be used to emphasize a difference in amount, degree, or extent.
Etymology of Vastly
The word "vastly" originates from the Old French word "vaste", meaning empty or vast, which is derived from the Latin word "vastus", also meaning empty or vast.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is very large or extensive in size, amount, or degree.
Example Uses
- The new policy has vastly improved the working conditions for employees.
- The city's population has grown vastly over the past decade.
- The company's profits have increased vastly due to the new marketing strategy.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
slightly
marginally
moderately
somewhat
barely
hardly
minimally
insignificantly
imperceptibly
negligibly
faintly
vaguely
unclearly
unnoticeably
unremarkably
ordinarily
normally
usually
typically
expectedly
predictably