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Our book collection grew substantially after the donation.
What does Substantially mean?
Substantially means by a large amount or to a large degree.
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Substantially means by a large amount or to a large degree.
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The repaired roof reduced the leaks substantially.
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The new route was substantially shorter, so the group reached the museum sooner.
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Which meaning fits substantially?
Substantially means by a large amount or to a large degree.
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The club had ten books and now has fifty. Which description fits?
Growing from ten books to fifty is a large increase.
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After the repair, the room was ___ warmer.
Substantially means by a large amount or to a large degree.
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WordSubstantially.
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MeaningSubstantially means by a large amount or to a large degree.
ExampleExample: Our book collection grew substantially after the donation.
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- suhb · stan · shuhl · ee
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- stan
- Ending
- ee
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- Put a little extra energy on stan.
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Synonyms
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considerablyBy a large amount.
greatlyTo a large degree.
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slightlyBy a small amount.
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substantially
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substantial
Large in amount or importance.
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