(adv) to a great extent or degree, Syn. considerably, substantially, Example:I'm afraid the film was well over budget; painting the room white made it seem considerably (or substantially) larger; the house has fallen considerably in value; the price went up substantially
[そうとう, soutou] (adj-na, n-adv, vs) (1) befitting; becoming; worthy of; proportionate; in keeping with; suitable; (2) considerable; substantial; (vs) (3) to be worthy of; to be proportionate to; (4) to correspond to (in meaning, function, etc.); to be equivalent; (adv) (5) extremely; considerably; (P)#1889