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    essentially
    /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

    adverb

    • 1. used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person or thing: "essentially, they are amateurs"

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  2. Learn the meaning of essentially, an adverb that indicates the most important characteristics or ideas of something. See how to use it in sentences and synonyms, and compare it with basically and fundamentally.

    • English (US)

      relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of...

  3. Learn the meaning, synonyms, and usage of the adverb essentially, which means in essence or fundamentally. See example sentences and word history from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. Essentially means in a fundamental or basic way; in essence. See how to use this adverb in sentences from various sources, such as The Daily Beast and Project Gutenberg.

  5. Learn the meaning and usage of the adverb essentially, which can emphasize a quality or indicate that something is mainly true. Find synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, sentences and grammar tips for essentially.

  6. Learn the meaning of essentially, an adverb that indicates the most important characteristics or ideas of something. See how to use it in sentences and synonyms, and compare it with basically.

  7. Notice the tie between essentially and the word "essence," referring to the very core of something. As an adverb, then, essentially refers to something's nature. In spite of your faults, you're essentially a good person.

  8. Definition of essentially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.