substantially
Meaning
In a manner that is significant in degree or amount; to a considerable extent, often implying a substantial impact or change within a given context.
💡 While "substantially" indicates a significant degree, it is often misused in contexts where a lesser degree is intended; precision in its application is essential for clarity in academic discourse.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
Maya
opened
the
curtains
in
her
new
flat
,
the
room
felt
brighter
and
more
inviting
than
she
had
imagined
.
She
spent
the
afternoon
arranging
the
furniture
so
that
the
sofa
and
bookshelf
would
receive
the
most
natural
light
,
which
made
the
space
feel
larger
.
Changing
the
colours
of
the
throws
and
adding
a
couple
of
plants
substantially
altered
the
ambience
,
turning
a
plain
sitting
area
into
a
calm
corner
for
reading
.
Although
she
was
tired
,
the
clear
lines
and
uncluttered
surfaces
helped
to
alleviate
the
stress
of
the
move
and
allowed
her
to
think
more
clearly
.
Before
nightfall
she
brewed
tea
and
sat
by
the
window
,
content
that
a
few
modest
decisions
had
transformed
the
flat
into
a
place
where
she
could
relax
.
Common Phrases
substantially increase
substantially different
substantially contribute
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