In essence
B2
What does "In essence" mean?
basically, fundamentally
"In essence" in a sentence
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SO IN ESSENCE, YOU WANNA DONATE JOE'S BODY TO SCIENCE?
— Grey's Anatomy S2E1
In essence, yes.
— The Good Place S4E2
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