appreciably

Thân thiện

The temperature dropped appreciably overnight.

Definition

Adverb: - To a noticeable or significant degree; in a way that is large enough to be perceived or measured.

Usage

The adverb "appreciably" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that a change, difference, or amount is significant enough to be noticed or considered important. It is often used in formal or academic contexts.

Examples

• The company's profits have appreciably increased this quarter.
• After the medication, her pain levels decreased appreciably.
• The new policy did not appreciably affect the overall results.
• The temperature dropped appreciably after sunset.

Advanced Usage

• "Appreciably different": Significantly or noticeably different.
  • The final product was appreciably different from the initial prototype.
• "Appreciably more/less": A noticeably greater or smaller amount.
  • The project requires appreciably more funding than we anticipated.

Variants and Related Words

• Appreciable (adjective): Large or significant enough to be noticed.
  • There was an appreciable difference in quality.
• Appreciate (verb): To recognize the value or significance of something; to increase in value.
  • I appreciate your help. / The property has appreciated over time.

Synonyms

• Noticeably
• Significantly
• Considerably
• Markedly
• Substantially

Antonyms

• Inappreciably
• Insignificantly
• Slightly
• Marginally

Học thuật

Adverb

1. to a noticeable degree
   • they weather was appreciably colder