What does essentially mean?
Essentially means In an essential way..
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/ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ · adverb
In an essential way..
Use essentially when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Essentially means In an essential way..
Common synonyms include in essence, fundamentally, basically, au fond.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use essentially where its definition matches the intended context.
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