substantially

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /səbˈstænʃəli/ See IPA manual

Freq #28692

Meanings

1

adv
By a large amount; to a great degree.

Prices have risen substantially over the past year.
2

adv
In essence; for the most part.

The two reports are substantially the same.
3

adv
In a strong, solid way.

The old house was substantially built.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · by a large amount; to a... considerably significantly

2 adv · in essence; for the most part. essentially

More fundamentally

Etymology

From substantial + -ly.

Topics

Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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