Quantitative Terms

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'appreciable' describes something that is noticeable or significant.

• The company saw an appreciable increase in profits this quarter.
• There was an appreciable improvement in his basketball skills after practicing every day.
• I noticed an appreciable difference in her style after she got a new haircut.
• The impact of her words was appreciable, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. 'Appreciably' is an adverb that indicates to what extent something is noticeable or significant.

• The new software update has appreciably improved the performance of our system.
• I can see that you've appreciably grown as a person since we last met.
• Her cooking skills have appreciably leveled up since she started watching those cooking shows.
• The impact of the pandemic on the economy was appreciably devastating.

adjective used to refer to two things or people together

pronoun referring to two things or people previously mentioned

• Both candidates have strong qualifications for the position.
• We can both go to the movies tonight.
• Let's both chill at the beach this weekend.
• Their friendship was like a bridge connecting both of their worlds.

noun the quality or state of being large in size or extent

• The largeness of the building was impressive, with towering columns and expansive halls.
• I was blown away by the largeness of the pizza they served at the party.
• The largeness of her attitude is just too much to handle sometimes.
• The largeness of his heart was evident in the way he always helped those in need.

adverb to a small extent; somewhat

conjunction used to indicate that a statement is only approximately accurate or valid

• The project is expected to be completed in six months, give or take a few weeks, more or less.
• I think there were more or less 50 people at the party last night.
• She's more or less obsessed with that new TV show.
• His explanation was more or less like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'much', used to indicate a greater amount or degree

adverb used to indicate a greater amount or degree in a non-specific manner

• The company needs more resources to expand its operations.
• I need more time to finish this project.
• I could use some more cash to go out tonight.
• She craved more adventure in her life.

adverb Mostly is an adverb that describes the manner or degree of an action. It indicates that something is done to a great extent or in the majority of cases.

• The research findings were mostly inconclusive.
• I mostly prefer tea over coffee.
• I'm mostly down for whatever.
• Her heart was mostly full of love and kindness.

noun a large number or quantity

adjective used to emphasize a large amount or number

• The company received scads of applications for the open position.
• There were scads of people at the concert last night.
• I have scads of homework to do before tomorrow.
• She had scads of energy and enthusiasm for the project.

adjective refers to more than two but not many; a small number of

pronoun used to refer to an unspecified number of people or things

• Several research studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of climate change.
• I've seen several movies this week.
• I've got several errands to run before we can hang out.
• The artist used several colors to create a vibrant painting.

adverb used to emphasize an adjective or adverb, indicating a high degree or extent

• The research findings are very significant in the field of medicine.
• I am very excited to go to the concert tonight.
• That movie was very lit, I loved it!
• Her smile was like a ray of sunshine, very warm and inviting.

adjective all - the whole quantity or extent of; every bit of

adverb mostly - to a great extent; mainly or chiefly

• In the research study, mostly all participants reported feeling satisfied with the program.
• I invited mostly all my friends to the party last night.
• I'm pretty sure mostly all of them are coming to the concert.
• The garden was filled with mostly all types of flowers imaginable.