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- Dictionarysubstantially/səbˈstanʃəli/
adverb
- 1. to a great or significant extent: "profits grew substantially" Similar Opposite
- 2. for the most part; essentially: "things will remain substantially the same over the next ten years" Similar
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adverb. uk / səbˈstænʃ ə li / us. Add to word list. to a large degree: substantially less/more. substantially above/below sth The board will reject bids substantially above its $15 per share offer. substantially different/the same The product is not substantially different from previous models.
large in size, value, or importance: The findings show a substantial difference between the opinions of men and women. She inherited a substantial fortune from her grandmother. The first draft of his novel needed a substantial amount of rewriting. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. greater than the average size or amount.
substantially. adverb. us/səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/uk/səbˈstæn.ʃəl.i/ substantiallyadverb (LARGE) Add to word listAdd to word list. C1. to a large degree: The new rules will substantially change how we do things. More examplesFewer examples. House prices have risen substantially over the last six months.
Definition of 'substantially' substantially. (səbstænʃəli ) 1. adverb [ADVERB with verb] If something changes substantially or is substantially different, it changes a lot or is very different. [formal] The percentage of girls in engineering has increased substantially.
1. a. : consisting of or relating to substance. b. : not imaginary or illusory : real, true. c. : important, essential. 2. : ample to satisfy and nourish : full. a substantial meal. 3. a. : possessed of means : well-to-do. b. : considerable in quantity : significantly great. earned a substantial wage. 4. : firmly constructed : sturdy.
adj. 1. Considerable in importance, value, degree, amount, or extent: made a substantial improvement; won by a substantial margin. 2. Solidly built; strong: substantial houses. 3. Ample; sustaining: a substantial breakfast. 4. Possessing wealth or property; well-to-do. 5. a. Of, relating to, or having substance; material. b.
Definition of substantially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Substantially is a good word to know any time you want to establish something's extent. It basically suggests "a large part." Your raise made your life substantially easier. The word also suggests an essential nature, as in "Nothing was substantially changed by the new law."
Substantially definition: by an ample or considerable amount; quite a lot. See examples of SUBSTANTIALLY used in a sentence.
of or pertaining to the essence of a thing; essential, material, or important. being a substance; having independent existence. Philosophy pertaining to or of the nature of substance rather than an accident or attribute.
