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substantially

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially means: By a large amount or to a much greater degree.

adverb

BY A LOTB2

By a large amount or to a much greater degree.

  • Prices have risen substantially.
  • The new machine substantially reduces waste.
  • Their income is substantially higher than ours.

Similar words: considerably, significantly, greatly

Opposites: slightly

Common phrases: substantially higher, substantially reduce something, increase substantially

IN MOST RESPECTSC1

In most important ways, although some small details may differ.

  • The plans are substantially the same.
  • The building is substantially complete.
  • Her account remained substantially unchanged during the interview.

Similar words: largely, essentially, mostly

Common phrases: substantially the same, substantially unchanged, substantially complete

WITHOUT MAJOR EXCEPTIONSC2

Without any important limits, conditions, or exceptions.

  • The work substantially complies with the contract.
  • Her statement was substantially accurate.
  • The products substantially conform to the agreed standards.

Similar words: without significant exceptions

Common phrases: substantially comply, substantially accurate, substantially conform

Questions about substantially

What does substantially mean?

By a large amount or to a much greater degree.

What is substantially in other languages?

Türkçe: önemli ölçüde · Español: considerablemente · Français: considérablement · Deutsch: erheblich · Italiano: notevolmente · 日本語: 大幅に

How do you pronounce substantially?

It is pronounced /səbˈstænʃəli/.

How do you use substantially in a sentence?

Prices have risen substantially. The new machine substantially reduces waste.

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