materially, greatly

materially, greatly
Materially means "considerably," "to an important degree": "The small check he sent did not help my problem materially." Materially also means "physically" when used with reference to material matters and conditions: "Because of the condition of the roads it was materially impossible to make good time." In nearly every situation arising in speech or writing, greatly can effectively substitute for materially and is less likely to be misunderstood."My health is materially improved" can just as effectively be stated "My health is greatly improved."

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