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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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C1. to a large degree: The new rules will substantially change how we do things. Fewer examples. House prices have risen substantially over the last six months. Their new house is substantially bigger than their previous one. They charge substantially more than their competitors.
Substantially definition: by an ample or considerable amount; quite a lot. See examples of SUBSTANTIALLY used in a sentence.
relating to the main or most important things being considered: The committee was in substantial agreement (= agreed about most of the things discussed). SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. (Definition of substantial from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press) substantial | American Dictionary
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.
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.
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.
Check pronunciation: substantially. Definition of substantially adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
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.
