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.

Synonyms of essentially

Words with a similar meaning to essentially:

• basically
• fundamentally
• principally
• inherently

Antonyms of essentially

Words with the opposite meaning to essentially:

• superficially
• incidentally

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