Synonyms for

Substantially

Verb / sʌˈbstænʃʌli: / Another word for substantially — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to a great extent; considerably

Synonyms & similar words

well considerably significantly considerably greatly largely heavily vastly immensely abundantly plentifully sufficiently enormously massively tremendously extensively wholly fully completely utterly totally thoroughly

Synonyms by register

Formal

considerably significantly markedly appreciably

Informal

a lot loads loads and loads tons

Literary

profoundly vastly

Antonyms

slightly partially insignificantly minimally barely scarcely

Common collocations

  • substantially improved
  • substantially increased
  • substantially altered
  • substantially reduced
  • substantially different
  • substantially larger
  • substantially changed

Word family

noun substance
adjective substantial

Usage note

Often used to indicate a large or important degree or amount. Be mindful of its formal register; avoid in very casual conversation unless emphasizing a point.

Example sentences

  1. The amount of money he made increased substantially after he got a promotion.
  2. The new medicine reduced the pain substantially.
  3. The temperature dropped substantially overnight.
  4. The number of visitors to the park increased substantially after they added a new attraction.
  5. The company's profits decreased substantially due to the pandemic.

Quotes

  • 'To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions.' - Benjamin Franklin
  • 'Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.' - Confucius
  • 'Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get.' - Ray Kroc

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