Substantial - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |səbˈstænʃl|  American pronunciation of the word substantial
Brit.  |səbˈstænʃ(ə)l|  British pronunciation of the word substantial

adjective

- of considerable importance, size, or worth (syn: significant)
won by a substantial margin
- of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something (syn: substantive)
a substantial argument
- providing abundant nourishment (syn: hearty, satisfying, solid, square)
ate a substantial breakfast
- of good quality and condition; solidly built (syn: solid, strong)
several substantial timber buildings
- having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value (syn: affluent, flush, loaded, moneyed, wealthy)
a substantial family

Extra examples

A substantial number of people commute to work each day.

Activities like that pose a substantial risk of injury.

She purchased her tickets at a substantial discount.

Only the buildings that were constructed of more substantial materials survived the earthquake.

I was hoping that they would serve us something more substantial than wine and cheese.

He earned a substantial wage.

The new prices represent a substantial increase over last year's prices.

...they must embody their ideas in substantial institutions if they are to survive...

The kids always collect a substantial haul of candy on Halloween.

...a substantial corporation that showed that he was a sucker for all-you-can-eat buffets...

...the court awarded the plaintiff a substantial quittance for bodily injury and emotional distress...

The bill passed without substantial alteration.

This soup is substantial enough to serve as a main dish (=the biggest part of a meal).

As an actress she has graduated from small roles to more substantial parts.

...the televangelist has a substantial followership in the rural South...

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