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- [suh b-stan-shuh l]
- /səbˈstæn ʃəl/
- /səbˈstænʃəli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [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
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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.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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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