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substantially

sub·stan·tial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh b-stan-shuh l]
    • /səbˈstæn ʃəl/
    • /səbˈstænʃəli/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh b-stan-shuh l]
    • /səbˈstæn ʃəl/

Definitions of substantially word

  • adjective substantially of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money. 1
  • adjective substantially of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real. 1
  • adjective substantially of solid character or quality; firm, stout, or strong: a substantial physique. 1
  • adjective substantially basic or essential; fundamental: two stories in substantial agreement. 1
  • adjective substantially wealthy or influential: one of the substantial men of the town. 1
  • adjective substantially of real worth, value, or effect: substantial reasons. 1

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Origin of substantially

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English substancial < Late Latin substantiālis, equivalent to Latin substanti(a) substance + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Substantially

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

substantially popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for substantially

adv substantially

  • a lot — lot (def 14).
  • acceptably — capable or worthy of being accepted.
  • all but — All but a particular person or thing means everyone or everything except that person or thing.
  • almost — You use almost to indicate that something is not completely the case but is nearly the case.
  • amply — more than sufficiently; fully; generously

adverb substantially

  • capaciously — In a capacious manner.
  • durably — In a durable manner.
  • enduringly — In an enduring manner or fashion; such as to endure.
  • essentially — Used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
  • exaggeratedly — To an excessive degree; in an exaggerated manner.

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