At Bottom

idiomatic phrase

Meaning

In one's true or essential nature, despite appearances to the contrary.

Examples

She acts very tough, but at bottom, she is quite shy.
The plan looked complicated, but at bottom, it was just a simple request for more time.

Synonyms: basically, fundamentally, at heart, in essence

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At Bottom

idiomatic phrase

Pronunciation: æt ˈbɒtəm

Definition

In one's true or essential nature, despite appearances to the contrary.

Examples

She acts very tough, but at bottom, she is quite shy.
The plan looked complicated, but at bottom, it was just a simple request for more time.

Synonyms of At Bottom

Words with a similar meaning to At Bottom:

basically
fundamentally
at heart
in essence

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