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substantially

substantially

1 4.6
In a strong, solid way
  • adverb
  • /səbˈstænʃəli/
: sólidamente
  • The PbO-based approach to software development can provide substantially increased flexibility to software developers, providers, and users alike.
  • substantially different
  • substantially reduced
  • substantially deviate

Examples

  • Information technology has the potential to decrease substantially, if not completely, the demand for base money.

    Academic text (2017)

  • Aerobic treatment systems require substantially more operation and maintenance than the other options mentioned above.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Each industry group produces a range of products with substantially different energy intensities.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Divergent opinions between the two sides were not expected to be substantially resolved through this visit.

    Academic text (1999)

  • Females, whose wingspans reach four feet, are substantially larger than males.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Thus, far from increasing emigration, the Jackson amendment in fact wound up substantially reducing it.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Yet Ankara's actual course soon began to deviate substantially from its official narrative.

    Academic text (2012)

  • The house survives, but its interiors have been substantially remodeled.

    Academic text (2013)

  • The building was constructed to withstand storms and earthquakes, making it substantially more secure.

  • Her argument was substantially supported by the evidence presented during the debate.

Synonyms

strongly
vssubstantially
595 1.0

In a very forceful or certain way

means more about heft or built mass rather than just intensity
firmly
vssubstantially
102 1.0

With a strong, secure hold so something does not move

focuses on heavy effect rather than being simply fixed or secure
solidly
vssubstantially
13 3.2

In a strong, well-made way that does not break

emphasizes material strength rather than degree of effect
ruggedly
vssubstantially
5 4.3

In a strong, rough, and sturdy way

highlights rough strength rather than neat construction or large effect
robustly
vssubstantially
4 4.4

In a strong and forceful way

leans more toward large effect than bodily or material toughness
sturdily
vssubstantially
1 3.4

In a strong, steady way

focuses on having a large physical presence rather than build quality
heftily
vssubstantially
1 4.5

By a large amount

is about large degree rather than built or physical quality

Antonyms

weakly
21 1.0

In a way that shows little strength or energy

How Solidly

substantially
1 4.6
solidly
13 3.2
firmly
102 1.0
loosely
19 3.0
weakly
21 1.0

Surface Forms

substantially positive
substantially comparative
substantially superlative

Morphology

substantially = substantial (transparent) = substance + ial + ly

Regular adverb formation from the adjective 'substantial' where the manner ('in a substantial/sturdy way') is directly derived.

Etymology

Substantially comes from Latin parts sub- 'under' and stare 'to stand' and is related to the simple English word substance. So when something is done substantially in this sense, it is made solid or strong, like a bridge that really stands firm.