substantially
- 1In almost every important way, even if small details differ.
Like two copies of a book that are the same except for the cover.
The two contracts are substantially identical, differing only in the signing dates.
By the end of summer the museum was substantially complete.
Similaressentially, basically, largely, fundamentally, mostly
- 2By a large amount, so the change is easy to notice.
Like turning the volume up by a lot, not just a tiny bit.
Prices have risen substantially over the past year.
The new engine substantially reduced fuel consumption.
Similarconsiderably, significantly, greatly, markedly, appreciably
Oppositeslightly, marginally
Note
- 3Without any important limits or conditions added on.
The committee substantially endorsed the plan, raising no serious objections.
My landlord agreed to my request substantially as I asked, without adding any new rules.
Similaressentially, largely
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Origin
From the word "substantial" plus the ending "-ly."