🇬🇧 Substantially meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

"Substantially" means very much or by a really big amount. If something changes substantially, it doesn’t just change a tiny bit—it changes a lot. It’s stronger than “a little” and more like “a whole bunch.”

My embarrassment increased substantially when I waved back at someone who was actually waving at the person behind me.

Grandpa’s stories get substantially longer every time he says, “This will be quick.”

My backpack got substantially heavier after the teacher said, “This weekend’s homework is just a few pages.”

The floor got substantially stickier after my “cool science experiment” with soda and a ceiling fan.

I became substantially more awake when my cat jumped on my face at 5 a.m.

The girl found a sick bird and fed it. After two days it grew substantially, sang substantially louder, flew substantially farther, and ate substantially more than before. Neighbors saw the change and clapped substantially louder. The bird landed on her hand, eyes bright, and she smiled, relief warming her chest and laughed softly.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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