substantially
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a strong or substantial manner; considerably.
Adverb
Examples
For the first time since the Great Depression, median family income has fallen substantially over an entire decade. Income grew slowly through most of the last decade, except at the top of the distribution, before falling sharply when the financial crisis began.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To a great extent; in essence; essentially.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “substantially” mean?
In a strong or substantial manner; considerably.
Is “substantially” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.