Definitions
- Describing a significant or noticeable increase or decrease in size. - Referring to a considerable or substantial amount or degree of something. - Talking about a measurable or quantifiable change in size or quantity.
- Describing a significant or considerable amount or degree of something. - Referring to a material or essential part of something. - Talking about a meaningful or important change or impact on something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a significant or considerable amount or degree of something.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a measurable or quantifiable change.
- 3Both words can be used as adverbs to modify verbs or adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Sizeably is less common than substantially and is typically used in more informal contexts.
- 2Connotation: Sizeably emphasizes a change in size or quantity, while substantially emphasizes a meaningful or important change or impact.
Remember this!
Sizeably and substantially are synonyms that describe a significant or considerable amount or degree of something. However, sizeably is typically used in more informal contexts and emphasizes a change in size or quantity, while substantially is more versatile and emphasizes a meaningful or important change or impact.
