Substantially

/səbˈstænʃəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

To a large degree or extent; significantly.

The project was substantially completed ahead of schedule.

In essence; fundamentally.

The two proposals are substantially similar in their approach.

For the most part; mostly.

The report is substantially accurate, with only minor errors.

Considerably; a great deal.

The cost of living has increased substantially in recent years.

From Latin 'substantialis', from 'substantia', meaning substance.

substantially more

A term used to indicate a greater amount or degree.

substantially similar

Refers to items or concepts that are very alike in essential ways.

substantially improved

Indicates that something has seen significant enhancement.

substance

The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists.

substantial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

substantiate

Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.

To a considerable degree.

That movie was substantially better than I expected.

Majorly impacted.

That decision substantially changed the course of our strategy.