substantial
/səbˈstænʃəl/
noun
🇬🇧 UK
/səbˈstænʃəl/
🇺🇸 US
/səbˈstænʃəl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · noun
Anything having substance; an essential part.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Having a substance; actually existing.
“substantial life”
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Corporeal; material; firm.
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Meaning 5 · adjective
Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm.
“a substantial fence or wall”
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Meaning 6 · adjective
Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthy.
“a substantial freeholder”
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Meaning 7 · adjective
Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant.
“A substantial number of people went to the event.”
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Meaning 8 · adjective
Most important; essential.
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Meaning 9 · adjective
Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or filling.
“I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial.”
How this word is used
- Everyday “substantial life”
- General “a substantial fence or wall”
- General “a substantial freeholder”
- General “A substantial number of people went to the event.”
- General “I don't just want a snack; I need something substantial.”
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