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substantially

substantially

14 4.6
In a strong, solid way
  • adverb
  • /səbˈstænʃəli/
translation icon : 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
638 1.0

In a very forceful or certain way

means more about heft or built mass rather than just intensity
firmly
vssubstantially
125 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
12 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
5 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
4.5

By a large amount

is about large degree rather than built or physical quality

Antonyms

weakly
35 1.0

In a way that shows little strength or energy

How Solidly

substantially
14 4.6
solidly
12 3.2
firmly
125 1.0
loosely
20 3.0
weakly
35 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.