substantially
0 antonyms and opposites of substantially, grouped by meaning.
Adverb — To a large or significant degree.
How to use substantially
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From substantial plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of substantially →Frequently asked questions
What does “substantially” mean?
The word “substantially” means to a large or significant degree. In plain terms, by a lot, or in all the important ways.
How do you use “substantially” in a sentence?
Here is “substantially” used in a sentence: “Sales increased substantially after the marketing campaign.”
What is another word for “substantially”?
Words with a similar meaning to “substantially” include deep down.
What part of speech is “substantially”?
“Substantially” is an adverb.
Is “substantially” a common word?
“Substantially” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “substantially” have?
“Substantially” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to a large or significant degree.
What is the difference between 'substantially' and 'significantly'?
Both mean 'to a large degree,' and in that sense they are often interchangeable, as in prices rose substantially or significantly. However, 'substantially' has a second meaning that 'significantly' lacks: 'in essential parts,' as in 'the two accounts are substantially the same.' Choose 'substantially' when you mean essentially or largely, and either word when you mean by a large amount.
Does 'substantially' mean 'completely'?
No. 'Substantially' means to a large or significant degree, or in the main essential parts, but it stops short of 'completely' or 'entirely.' Saying two documents are 'substantially the same' means they agree in their key points but may still differ in details.
Is 'substantially' a formal word?
Yes, 'substantially' is fairly formal and appears often in legal, academic, and business contexts. In casual speech people are more likely to say 'a lot,' 'much,' or 'basically.' It adds weight and precision to a statement.