substantially

adverb

subs·​tan·​tial·​ly səbzˈtanch(ə)lē How to pronounce substantially (audio)
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Synonyms of substantiallynext
: in a substantial manner : so as to be substantial

Word History

Etymology

Middle English substancially, from substancial + -ly

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“Substantially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/substantially. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.

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