CEFR B2

essentially

adverb

Meaning

In its most important or basic aspects; fundamentally.

Examples

The two plans are essentially the same, with only minor differences.
Essentially, the job requires you to manage a team and oversee projects.

Synonyms: basically, fundamentally, principally, inherently

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essentially (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

Definition

In its most important or basic aspects; fundamentally.

Examples

The two plans are essentially the same, with only minor differences.
Essentially, the job requires you to manage a team and oversee projects.
This is essentially a problem of communication, not of resources.

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