What is another word for essentially?
Pronunciation:
[ ɪsˈɛnʃə͡lˌi], [ ɪsˈɛnʃəlˌi], [ ɪ_s_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_əl_ˌi]
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Similar words for essentially:
- other relevant words (adjective)
- practically (adjective)
- almost (adverb)
- mainly (adverb)
- mostly (adverb)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- principally (adverb)
- purely (adverb)
- virtually (adverb)
- almost (adverb)
- basically (adverb)
- chiefly (adverb)
- focally (adverb)
- implicitly (adverb)
- mostly (adverb)
- purely (adverb)
- substantially (adverb)
- urgently (adverb)
- as (conjunction)
- other relevant words (conjunction)
- basically (noun)
- other relevant words (noun)
- other relevant words (verb)
- other synonyms
- as such
- by nature
- chiefly
- fundamentally
- in essence
- inevitably
- other relevant words
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Essentially:
adj.
• Other relevant words: (adjective) • practically (adjective)- more morally,
- more well-nigh,
- for intents and purposes,
- more essentially,
- most well-nigh,
- most virtually,
- more virtually,
- most basically,
- more basically,
- most fundamentally,
- most morally,
- most wellnigh,
- more approximately,
- more fundamentally,
- for intents purposes,
- more wellnigh,
- nearlier,
- most well nigh,
- most essentially,
- for all intents purposes,
- most about,
- most approximately,
- more well nigh,
- nearliest,
- more about.
adv
• almost (adverb)- all but,
- well-nigh,
- for practical purposes,
- on the brink of,
- close upon,
- as good as,
- pretty near,
- on the verge of,
- on the point of,
- close to,
- on the edge of,
- not far from,
- for the greatest part,
- for all practical purposes.
- in essence,
- in the first place,
- at the bottom,
- substantially,
- predominantly,
- in effect,
- imperatively,
- at bottom,
- almost,
- in general,
- in the main,
- intrinsically,
- crucially,
- mostly,
- firstly,
- primitively,
- unquestioningly,
- unreservedly,
- in first place,
- on the whole,
- in substance,
- primarily.
adv.
• almost (adverb)- within sight of,
- near to,
- nigh,
- not quite,
- in the vicinity of,
- in the neighborhood of,
- just about,
- wellnigh.
conj.
• as (conjunction) • Other relevant words: (conjunction)n.
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•
- predominant,
- elementary,
- prime,
- primary,
- basic,
- chief,
- main,
- leading,
- surface,
- principal,
- supreme.
- for the most part,
- intimately,
- Determinately,
- permanently,
- necessarily,
- characteristically,
- factually,
- centrally,
- truly,
- significantly,
- more or less so,
- Elementally,
- principally,
- chiefly,
- vitally,
- importantly,
- actually,
- at heart,
- radically,
- inherently,
- Indispensably,
- really,
- au fond,
- quite,
- materially,
- originally,
- naturally,
- typically,
- quintessentially,
- approximately.
v.
• Other relevant words: (verb)Other synonyms:
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•
- evidently,
- forsooth,
- honestly,
- verily,
- veritable,
- clearly,
- urgently,
- certainly,
- moreover,
- unquestionable,
- doubtless,
- surely.
-
•
- altogether,
- all,
- so,
- real.
-
•
- above.
- fixed,
- beyond all bounds,
- dead,
- in large measure,
- veritably,
- finally,
- most,
- fundamental,
- in reality,
- requisitely,
- underlying,
- in theory,
- infinitely,
- in fact,
- Keily,
- complete,
- critically,
- basal,
- majorly,
- downright,
- effectively,
- central,
- in the extreme,
- of the essence,
- absolute,
- Substantively,
- extremely,
- obligatorily,
- only,
- incalculably,
- absolutely,
- proper,
- beyond comparison,
- mandatorily,
- in all conscience,
- unconditionally,
- beyond compare,
- totally,
- sincerely,
- ultimate,
- part,
- utterly,
- intact,
- flat out,
- pivotally,
- merely,
- internal,
- principle,
- in truth,
- intimate,
- substantial,
- essential,
- beyond measure,
- inherent,
- decidedly,
- palpably,
- at the core,
- perfectly,
- theoretically,
- at long last,
- positively,
- innate,
- entire,
- effect,
- under the skin,
- bodily,
- greatly,
- all in all,
- integrally,
- seriously,
- much,
- constitutional,
- constituently,
- unequivocally,
- ideally,
- Primely,
- currently,
- in itself,
- elemental,
- effectually,
- minimally,
- basely,
- constitutionally,
- in the end,
- indefinitely,
- immeasurably,
- more,
- so to speak,
- ultimately,
- at last,
- Constitutively,
- in principle,
- innately,
- less,
- true,
- truth,
- compulsorily,
- cardinally,
- genuine,
- on balance,
- by and large.
How to use "Essentially" in context?
Essentially, essentially is a prefix meaning essentially the same thing. When used in a sentence, it typically means that the speaker does not believe that the additional details offered add anything significant to what is being said. For example, Susan said that the film was essentially a copy of her previous one. This means that Susan does not believe that the film is anything new or different from the previous one.
Paraphrases for Essentially:
Paraphrases are highlighted according to their relevancy:
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Equivalence
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Adverb
basically, fundamentally, mainly, primarily.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
basically.
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Adverb
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Reverse Entailment
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Adverb
quintessentially.
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Adverb
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Independent
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Adverb
absolutely, actually, almost, appreciably, approximately, best, briefly, broadly, certainly, completely, conceptually, considerably, consistently, critically, crucially, definitely, dramatically, drastically, effectively, eminently, entirely, especially, exactly, extensively, factually, fairly, firstly, foremost, generally, genuinely, globally, greatly, hardly, heavily, highly, importantly, indeed, inevitably, inherently, initially, intrinsically, largely, literally, markedly, materially, meaningfully, merely, much, namely, nearly, necessarily, nominally, normally, notably, noticeably, originally, overall, overwhelmingly, particularly, practically, preponderantly, principle, profoundly, purely, quite, radically, rather, really, relatively, roughly, scarcely, significantly, simply, specifically, strictly, substance, tentatively, totally, truly, typically, ultimately, usually, vastly, virtually, vitally, widely, Substantively, predominately.
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Verb, past tense
concentrated, focused, stated.
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Verb, gerund or present participle
being, focusing, underlying, Concentrating.
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Adverb
Homophones for Essentially:
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