ap|pre|ci|a|bly

ap|pre|ci|a|bly
ap|pre|ci|a|bly «uh PREE shee uh blee, -shuh blee», adverb.
to an appreciable degree; by a difference that can be noticed; perceptibly; noticeably: »

He is appreciably better.


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