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substantially

Pronunciation: [səbˈstænʃəli]

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Learn how to use substantially in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “degree”

(adverb) when something is a large amount or a lot. It shows that a change or difference is big and important, not just a little bit. For example, if your grade improves a lot, you can say it improved substantially.

Example

Her grades improved substantially after she started studying harder.

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The results did not change substantially, so we will keep trying.

Example

Did the weather change substantially this week compared to last week?

Context: “agreement”

(adverb) when things are mostly the same or generally like each other. It means that while there might be some small differences, the main ideas or beliefs are very similar. This is often used when discussing opinions or agreements.

Example

The two candidates have substantially the same views on education reform.

Example

Their opinions on climate change are not substantially alike; they have very different ideas.

Example

Are their proposals substantially similar, or do they have major differences?

How to pronounce substantially

Pronunciation: [səbˈstænʃəli]

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