Essentially
Essentially adverb - In essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature.
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Synonyms for Essentially
Often and essentially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Often" instead an adverb "Essentially".
Often
Often adverb - Many times.
Essentially and often are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Essentially" instead an adverb "Often".
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Related pairs
- much and essentially
- much and often
- largely and essentially
- largely and often
- particularly and essentially
- particularly and often
- primarily and essentially
- primarily and often
- considerably and essentially
- considerably and often
- chiefly and essentially
- chiefly and often
- mainly and essentially
- mainly and often
Both words in one sentence
- This is essentially a trope where different fairy tales are often retold, often in in new or hilarious ways.
Source: Fairy Tale Episode -
The attitude is also part of the package, inasmuch as she is essentially the soubrette of the old French comedy: she will be extremely flirty, often with a feather duster.
Source: French Maid - Soleil is often called "Lesbian Inigo" due to being essentially a Gender Flip of her father Inigo, with essentially the same weakness for girls and love of flirting with them.
Source: Fan Nickname / Fire Emblem Fates
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