substantially

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities
US /səbˈstænʃəli/
adv Freq #28692

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    By a large amount; to a great degree.

    Prices have risen substantially over the past year.

  2. 2
    adv

    In essence; for the most part.

    The two reports are substantially the same.

  3. 3
    adv

    In a strong, solid way.

    The old house was substantially built.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 adv · by a large amount; to a... considerablysignificantly
2 adv · in essence; for the most part. essentially

Etymology

From substantial + -ly.

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