| Main Entry: | substantially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to a large extent |
Synonyms: |
considerably, essentially, extensively, heavily, in essence, in fact, in reality, in substance, in the main, largely, mainly, materially, much, really |
| Notes: | essentially means at bottom or by one's very nature, while substantially means to a great extent or degree or considerably |
Antonyms: |
insignificantly, slightly |
| Main Entry: | almost |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | nearly, very nearly |
Synonyms: |
about, about to, all but, approximately, around, as good as, bordering on, close to, close upon, essentially, for all practical purposes, for the greatest part, in effect, in the neighborhood of, in the vicinity of, just about, most, much, near to, nigh, not far from, not quite, on the brink of, on the edge of, on the point of, on the verge of, practically, pretty near, relatively, roughly, substantially, virtually, well-nigh, within sight of |
| Main Entry: | amply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fully, sufficiently |
Synonyms: |
abundantly, acceptably, adequately, appropriately, bountifully, capaciously, completely, copiously, enough, extensively, fittingly, generously, greatly, lavishly, liberally, plenteously, plentifully, profusely, properly, richly, rightly, satisfactorily, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, well |
Antonyms: |
illiberal, inadequately, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | considerably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | significantly |
Synonyms: |
appreciably, far, greatly, markedly, noticeably, quite, rather, remarkably, somewhat, substantially, very much, well |
Antonyms: |
insignificantly, little, slightly, unappreciably, unremarkably |
| Main Entry: | firmly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | immovably |
Synonyms: |
durably, enduringly, fast, fixedly, hard, inflexibly, like a rock, motionlessly, rigidly, securely, solid, solidly, soundly, stably, steadily, stiffly, strongly, substantially, thoroughly, tight, tightly, unflinchingly, unshakeably |
Antonyms: |
flexibly, movably, weakly |
| Main Entry: | mainly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | for the most part |
Synonyms: |
above all, chiefly, essentially, first and foremost, generally, in general, in the main, largely, most of all, mostly, on the whole, overall, predominantly, primarily, principally, substantially, to the greatest extent, usually |
| Main Entry: | principally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | mainly |
Synonyms: |
above all, basically, before anything else, cardinally, chiefly, dominantly, eminently, especially, essentially, first and foremost, first of all, for the most part, fundamentally, generally, importantly, in the first place, in the main, largely, materially, mostly, notably, particularly, peculiarly, predominantly, preeminently, prevailingly, prevalently, primarily, substantially, superlatively, supremely, to a great degree, universally, vitally |
Antonyms: |
secondarily, trivially |
| Main Entry: | very |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | much, really; to a high degree |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, acutely, amply, astonishingly, awfully, certainly, considerably, dearly, decidedly, deeply, eminently, emphatically, exaggeratedly, exceedingly, excessively, extensively, extraordinarily, extremely, greatly, highly, incredibly, indispensably, largely, notably, noticeably, particularly, positively, powerfully, pressingly, pretty, prodigiously, profoundly, remarkably, substantially, superlatively, surpassingly, surprisingly, terribly, truly, uncommonly, unusually, vastly, wonderfully |
Antonyms: |
little |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
Synonyms: |
abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, becomingly, by a wide margin, completely, considerably, easily, effortlessly, entirely, extremely, far, fittingly, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, luxuriantly, plentifully, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, very much, wholly |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
Antonyms: |
badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | essentially |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | basically |
Synonyms: |
actually, approximately, at heart, at the heart of, centrally, characteristically, chiefly, determinately, factually, fundamentally, importantly, in effect, in essence, indispensably, inherently, intimately, intrinsically, materially, more or less so, naturally, necessarily, originally, permanently, primarily, principally, quite, radically, really, significantly, substantially, truly, typically, virtually, vitally |
Antonyms: |
apparently, on the surface, superficially |