Essentially
Essentially adverb - In essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature.
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Seriously and essentially are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Seriously" instead an adverb "Essentially".
Seriously
Seriously adverb - To a great degree.
Essentially and seriously are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Essentially" instead an adverb "Seriously".
Nearby Words: serious, seriousness
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Related pairs
- much and essentially
- much and seriously
- greatly and essentially
- greatly and seriously
- really and essentially
- really and seriously
- actually and essentially
- actually and seriously
- truly and essentially
- truly and seriously
- quite and essentially
- quite and seriously
- particularly and essentially
- particularly and seriously
Both words in one sentence
- While a China superpower is seriously discussed, China actually taking over the world is essentially a frivolous fantasy.
Source: Useful Notes / The New Tens -
Magma Man: Rhulic mercenary warcaster Gorten Grundback takes this trope quite seriously, and is essentially a walking Lethal Lava Land for opponents to overcome.
Source: Tabletop Game / Iron Kingdoms - Seriously though, Kanin who take Dexterity based classes or who become Swiftblades are essentially this.
Source: Roleplay / Eurreach
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