essentially
essentially
basically; in the most important way
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essentially with Russian translation
essentially usage examples
По сути, нам нужен план получше.
Essentially, we need a better plan.
Эти два ответа по сути одинаковые.
The two answers are essentially the same.
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essentially synonyms
What's the difference between essentially / basically / in essence / fundamentally / in effect
the same core meaning as the headword; used to restate the main point
Essentially, the plan is to reduce costs.
very close, but often more conversational and slightly less formal than essentially
Basically, we need more time.
very close, often a little more formal or written than essentially
In essence, the proposal is about saving money.
close in meaning, but often emphasizes a deep or core-level difference or truth
Fundamentally, the two approaches are different.
close, but stresses the real result or practical outcome rather than the core meaning
In effect, the rule bans the practice.
can mean 'almost' or 'in practice'; only sometimes matches 'essentially'
It was practically impossible to finish on time.
close, but usually refers to someone's true character, feelings, or beliefs
At heart, he is a kind person.
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How to pronounce essentially and what this word means
essentially means essentially. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce essentially
/ɪˈsenʃəli/
essentially translation
essentially
essentially examples
Essentially, we need a better plan.
essentially transcription
/ɪˈsenʃəli/, /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/
Questions about this word
essentially meaning: what does it mean?
basically; in the most important way
essentially pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
essentially is pronounced as /ɪˈsenʃəli/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
essentially definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Essentially, we need a better plan. Translation: По сути, нам нужен план получше.
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