🔑essentially

adverb
/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example Sentences

The two plans are essentially the same.

Synonyms

basically, fundamentally, primarily, inherently, intrinsically

Antonyms

incidentally, superficially

Collocations

essentially true, essentially different, essentially the same

Related Vocabularies

Spoken or done without preparation; impromptu.
to some extent; not completely; in part
at once; without delay
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
in addition; too
early; in good time

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