The stability of Chinese economy is substantially overestimated.
Source: tatoeba (2217672)
Substantially
Synonyms for "substantially" (89 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (18)
Adverb(3 words)
actuallyadequatelyall in allalmost entirelyamplyapproximatelyat bottomat heartat the coreau fondbasicallyby and largechiefly
Noun(1 words)
awful lot
Adjective(1 words)
Strong matches (27)
competentlydegreeeffectuallyenoughessenceessentiallyfor all practical purposesfor the most partfundamentallyin essencein fact
Noun(7 words)
considerably differentdiffer greatlydramatically alterdrastically dilutedgreatly affectgreatly improvedgreatly reduced
Adverb(2 words)
deep downfundamentally
Adverb(7 words)
Related words (44)
in itselfin realityin substancein the long runin the mainin truthindeedintrinsicallylargelymainlymateriallyminimallymostlynearlyon balanceon the wholeper sepracticallyprimarilysatisfactorily
Adverb(7 words)
Noun(8 words)
measurably bettermore dramaticmore material-propertymost materialmost significant motion-changemost state-levelmost substantiallythousandfold increase
Determiner(1 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: considerably, actually, adequately, all in all, almost entirely.
- Sentence evidence is available for substantially, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "substantially".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "substantially"
Keep "substantially" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "substantially" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "substantially", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "substantially" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
1 entriesadverb of degree
More specific
3 entriesCollocations
6 entriessubstantial amountsubstantial differencesubstantial evidencesubstantial growthsubstantial impactsubstantial increase
Inflections
2 entriesmore substantiallymost substantially
Derivations
4 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
Coastal areas are substantially more crowded than the U.S. as a whole, and population density in coastal areas will continue to increase in the future.
Source: tatoeba (6675721)
Algeria will benefit substantially from China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Source: tatoeba (7863212)
People who have lived, and grew up, in low-density suburban developments have a strong preference for that. They can't really envision a future that's substantially different than that.
Source: tatoeba (8452327)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "substantially"?
Closest matches include considerably, actually, adequately, all in all, almost entirely.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "substantially"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.