Simple meaning
What does Substantially mean?
Substantially means by a lot in an important way.
Dictionary definition
by a large and meaningful amount.
Example sentences
Substantially in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand substantially in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used substantially to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used substantially to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Substantially
greatlyClose in meaning in many contexts.
slowlyClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
barelyHelpful contrast for meaning.
slightlyHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Substantially word family
Base word
substantially
adverb
substantially
Base form.
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What does substantially mean?
SUBSTANTIALLY means substantially means by a lot in an important way.
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