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substantially

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to a considerable extent or degree

profoundly

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to a very high or exceptional degree

gravely

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in a way that is significantly severe or concerning

exceptionally

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to a degree more noticable and greater than usual

remarkably

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to a surprising extent or degree

dramatically

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/drə.mæ.tɪ.kə.li/ or /drē.mā.ti.kē.li/

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to a significantly large extent or by a considerable amount

exceedingly

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to an exceptional or remarkable degree

overly

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to an excessive degree

exponentially

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/ɛk.spoʊ.nɛn.ʃə.li/ or /ek.spooo.nen.shē.li/

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in a manner that becomes increasingly faster

tremendously

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/trə.mɛn.dəs.li/ or /trē.men.dēs.li/

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to a great level or degree

enormously

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/i.nɔr.məs.li/ or /i.nawr.mēs.li/

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to a great or vast degree

extremely

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/ɪkst.rim.li/ or /ikst.rim.li/

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to a very great amount or degree

considerably

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/kən.sɪ.dɜ.rəb.li/ or /kēn.si.dē.rēb.li/

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by a significant amount or to a significant extent

overly

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to an excessive degree

quite

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to the highest degree

unduly

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/ʌn.du.li/ or /an.doo.li/

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to a greater extent than is reasonable or necessary

comparatively

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/kəm.pɛ.rə.tɪv.li/ or /kēm.pe.rē.tiv.li/

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to a certain degree or extent in comparison to something else

relatively

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/rɛ.lə.tɪv.li/ or /re.lē.tiv.li/

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to a specific degree, particularly when compared to other similar things

approximately

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/əp.rɑk.sə.mət.li/ or /ēp.raak.sē.mēt.li/

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used to say that something such as a number or amount is not exact

adequately

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/æ.dək.wət.li/ or /ā.dēk.vēt.li/

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to a degree that is enough or satisfactory for a particular purpose

somewhat

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to a moderate degree or extent

slightly

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in a small amount, extent, or level

barely

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in a manner that almost does not exist or occur

hardly

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to a very small degree

seldom

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Old use

rarely occurring or happening

supremely

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/sup.ri.mə.li/ or /soop.ri.mē.li/

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to the highest or utmost degree

extensive

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/ɪk.stɛn.sɪv/ or /ik.sten.siv/

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covering a wide range, indicating thoroughness or comprehensiveness

drastic

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Disapproving

having a strong or far-reaching effect

immense

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extremely large or vast in physical size

profound

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showing the intensity or greatness of something