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vastly

adv. degree
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈvæstɫi// UK //vˈɑːstli// vast·ly

adv. to a very great degree. You use this when you want to emphasize that a difference or change is very large.

adv. to a very great extent or degree; immensely. Frequently modifies adjectives or verbs to emphasize a significant disparity or improvement.


SIMPLE

The new model is vastly better than the old one.

CONTEXTUAL

The quality of life in the city has improved vastly since the new public transport system was built.

COMPLEX

While the two theories share a common origin, their modern applications have diverged vastly, leading to entirely different conclusions in the field of quantum mechanics.

Synonyms
Origin

From vast + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the adjective it modifies or after the verb it emphasizes.

Pitfall

The population is vastly.The population is vast.Learners sometimes use the adverb 'vastly' when the sentence requires the adjective 'vast' to describe a noun.

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