Cool MateMeaning of Substantially
very much; a lot
In simple words: A lot or greatly; a significant amount.
Substantially in a sentence
- The costs have increased substantially.
- The plane was substantially damaged in the crash.
- The company’s profits have been substantially lower this year.
- What she says is substantially true.
How to use Substantially
Use 'substantially' in formal writing or discussions. It's appropriate for academic, business, or legal contexts but may sound overly complex in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'substantially' as 'substantial-ly' — large amounts are typically subtle but significant.
Related words
Collocations with Substantially
- substantially increase
- substantially improve
- substantially higher
- substantially lower
Synonyms for Substantially
Opposites of Substantially
- slightly
- marginally
Common mistakes with Substantially
- 'Substantial' is confused with 'substantially.'
- Using 'substantially' in casual contexts incorrectly.
- Incorrectly using 'substantially' as an adjective.
Compare Substantially with Considerably, Significantly, Greatly, Remarkably
Substantially appears in
Substantially in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
إلى حد كبير، بشكل كبير
كثيرًا أو بشكل كبير؛ كمية كبيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
যথেষ্ট পরিমাণে
অনেক বা অনেকখানি; উল্লেখযোগ্য পরিমাণে।
- GermanDeutsch
Substantially
Viel oder stark; eine beträchtliche Menge.
- SpanishEspañol
Sustancialmente
Mucho o enormemente; una cantidad significativa.
- Persianفارسی
به طور قابل توجهی، خیلی زیاد
خیلی زیاد یا به مقدار زیاد؛ مقدار قابل توجهی.
- FrenchFrançais
Substantiellement
Beaucoup ou grandement ; une quantité significative.
- Hindiहिन्दी
काफी हद तक
बहुत ज़्यादा या काफ़ी; एक महत्वपूर्ण मात्रा में।
- ItalianItaliano
Sostanzialmente
Tanto o grandemente; una quantità significativa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Substancialmente
Bastante ou muito; uma quantidade significativa.
- RussianРусский
Существенно
Много или значительно; существенное количество.
- Urduاردو
بڑے پیمانے پر، کافی حد تک
کافی زیادہ یا بہت زیادہ؛ نمایاں مقدار میں۔
- Chinese中文
大大地, 在很大程度上
很多或在很大程度上；相当多。
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Frequently asked questions about Substantially
What does Substantially mean?
A lot or greatly; a significant amount.
What is the definition of Substantially?
very much; a lot
How do you use Substantially in a sentence?
The costs have increased substantially.
Can you give another example of Substantially?
The plane was substantially damaged in the crash.
What are synonyms for Substantially?
Common alternatives include considerably, significantly, greatly, remarkably, noticeably.
What is the opposite of Substantially?
Opposite meanings include slightly, marginally.
What words go with Substantially?
It commonly pairs with substantially increase, substantially improve, substantially higher, substantially lower.
What are common mistakes when using Substantially?
'Substantial' is confused with 'substantially.' Using 'substantially' in casual contexts incorrectly. Incorrectly using 'substantially' as an adjective.
How do you pronounce Substantially?
US: /["/səbˈstænʃəli/"]/, UK: /["/səbˈstænʃəli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Substantially formal or informal?
"Substantially" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Substantially?
Use 'substantially' in formal writing or discussions. It's appropriate for academic, business, or legal contexts but may sound overly complex in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Substantially?
"Substantially" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.