Substantially Definition & Meaning

substantially
adverb
  1. to a great extent or degree; "I'm afraid the film was well over budget"; "painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger"; "the house has fallen considerably in value"; "the price went up substantially"
  2. in a strong substantial way; "the house was substantially built"

Usage tips for "substantially"

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