Usage of "substantially"
I know how to use the adjective "substantial" in sentences. For example,
(1) He lost a substantial amount of money.
(2) He made a substantial profit.
(3) There was a substantial increase in prices of computers.
(4) He gained substantial popularity.
I am going to rewrite (1) - (4) using the adverb "substantially".
(5) He lost money substantially.
(6) He made a profit substantially.
(7) Prices of computers increased substantially.
(8) His popularity expanded substantially.
I made up those sentences myself. My non-native speaking friends and I think (5) - (8) sound odd when the adverb is used. Do you agree with us? Thanks.
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ansonguy My non-native speaking friends and I think (5) - (8) sound odd when the adverb is used. Do you agree with us? #s 5 and 6 are not possible, while #s 7 and 8 are fine and common.
- ansonguy My non-native speaking friends and I think (5) - (8) sound odd when the adverb is used.
- Do you agree with us?
- #s 5 and 6 are not possible, while #s 7 and 8 are fine and common.
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ansonguyMy non-native speaking friends and I think (5) - (8) sound odd when the adverb is used. Do you agree with us?
#s 5 and 6 are not possible, while #s 7 and 8 are fine and common.
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