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is greatly higher
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "is greatly higher" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used to compare levels or amounts, but the adverb "greatly" is not the appropriate choice for this context. Example: "The temperature today is higher than it was yesterday."
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Alternative expressions(20)
is noticeably higher
is far higher
is substantially higher
is slightly higher
is substantially larger
is significantly greater
is far superior
is considerably larger
exceeds substantially
is much higher
is appreciably bigger
is somewhat higher
outstrips substantially
is appreciably higher
is significantly higher
is drastically higher
is considerably higher
is dramatically higher
is vastly higher
is substantially broader
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Usage summary
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
8 human-written examples
Freezing-thawing splitting strength ratio increases with the increase of MTs, which is greatly higher 80% requirement in the Chinese specification.
It shows high specific capacitance of 111 F g−1, which is greatly higher than that of 1D PEDOT nanofibers we reported before.
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Comparing the value of R us with R ua, the R ua value is greatly higher than R us value, which indicated that the amount of overall substrate utilization of 2-CP is almost achieved by biofilm.
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It is observed that the precision of GIFT is greatly higher compared with baseline methods and GIFT effectively filter out unrelated FOVs while returning a reasonably complete set of the FOVs which may cover the target.
Effect of material types is regularity on thermal conductivity but irregular on viscosity since the thermal conductivity of Graphene, CNTs, Au nanofluids is greatly higher than ordinary nanofluids but no orderliness could be found in viscosity for different particle types.
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The performance of the CdSe/CdS/TiO2 flower-rod solar cell can achieve a short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 13.46 mA cm−2, and a open-circuit voltage (Voc) of 0.42 V, with a maximum power conversion efficiency of 2.31% under one sun illumination (AM 1.5 G, 100 mW cm−2), which is greatly higher than that of CdSe/CdS/TiO2 nanorod solar cell (1.63%).
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Similar Expressions
52 human-written examples
Therefore, anatase TiO2 surface has strong adsorption capacity of H2O, O2, and OH�� and its photocatalytic activity is greatly high [35, 36].
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The contents of active components albiflorin, paeoniflorin and amygdalin in THSWD were greatly higher than those in THSWDH.
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Accordingly, the concentration of IL-2 production of CD4+CD25high T cells was greatly lower than that of CD4+CD25low T cells, but the concentration of IL-10 production of CD4+CD25high T cells was greatly higher than that of CD4+CD25low T cells.
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Moreover, calculated value of adsorption energy are greatly higher than what reported for BH3 adsorption on Si(100) surface (≃180 kJ/mole, [4]), and BF3 adsorption on α-Cr2O3 ((10overline{{12}} )) (≃133 kJ/mole, [5]).
Combining with the estimation of the pressure field and the measured fluctuating pressure coefficient distributions on the TBG models, it is found that the TBG bridges with larger gap ratios will dramatically strengthen the fluctuating pressure coefficients on the leeward box which are greatly higher than those for the small gap ratio cases.
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When comparing quantities or values, use more conventional adverbs like "significantly", "much", or "considerably" with "higher" for clarity and grammatical correctness.
Common error
Avoid using "greatly" with comparative adjectives like "higher". "Greatly" typically modifies verbs, not adjectives. Instead, opt for "significantly" or "much" for a more natural and grammatically sound comparison.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "is greatly higher" functions as a comparative statement, attempting to indicate that one quantity or measurement exceeds another to a significant degree. However, Ludwig AI indicates that this construction is not grammatically correct in standard English.
Frequent in
Science
83%
News & Media
12%
Encyclopedias
5%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Wiki
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Reference
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "is greatly higher" appears in various sources, including scientific publications and news articles, Ludwig AI identifies it as grammatically incorrect. The intended purpose is to express a significant difference, but standard English prefers alternatives like "is significantly higher" or "is much higher". While it appears more frequently in scientific contexts, its non-standard nature suggests opting for grammatically sound alternatives to ensure clarity and credibility in writing. Remember that choosing precise and conventional language enhances communication and strengthens your message.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
is significantly higher
Replaces "greatly" with "significantly", providing a more grammatically standard and widely accepted alternative to express a considerable difference.
is much higher
Uses "much" instead of "greatly" which is more common and grammatically sound in expressing a larger quantity.
is considerably higher
Similar to "significantly higher", this phrase indicates a notable degree of difference in a more formal tone.
is substantially higher
Emphasizes the largeness of the difference, implying a fundamental or essential divergence.
is vastly higher
Suggests an immense difference, highlighting the scale of the disparity.
is appreciably higher
Indicates that the difference is noticeable or measurable.
is noticeably higher
Highlights that the increase or difference is easily observed.
is markedly higher
Implies that the increase or difference is clearly defined or distinct.
is enormously higher
Emphasizes the largeness of the difference, implying a fundamental or essential divergence.
is far higher
A more emphatic way to state that something is higher, implying a considerable margin.
FAQs
What can I say instead of "is greatly higher"?
You can use alternatives like "is significantly higher", "is much higher", or "is considerably higher" depending on the context.
Which is correct, "is greatly higher" or "is significantly higher"?
"Is significantly higher" is grammatically correct and more widely accepted in standard English. "Is greatly higher" is generally considered incorrect.
How can I use "is greatly higher" correctly in a sentence?
While "is greatly higher" is generally discouraged, it's better to use more standard phrases. Instead of saying "The price is greatly higher", consider "The price is significantly higher".
What's the difference between "is greatly higher" and "is much higher"?
"Is much higher" is a grammatically sound way to express that something is considerably more than something else. "Is greatly higher" is often flagged as incorrect. It's safer to use "is much higher" in formal writing.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
82%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested