substantial
substantial /səbˈstænʃəl/
adjective
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(
)
Of considerable importance, size, or worth
(
significant
, substantial
)
of considerable importance, size, or worth
Won by a substantial margin
won by a substantial margin
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()
Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
(
substantial
, substantive
)
of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
A substantial argument
a substantial argument
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Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
(
material
, real
, substantial
)
having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary
The substantial world
the substantial world
A mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against
The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against
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Having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
(
affluent
, flush
, loaded
[Informal] , moneyed
, substantial
, wealthy
, minted
[Informal] )
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
An affluent banker
an affluent banker
A speculator flush with cash
a speculator flush with cash
Not merely rich but loaded
not merely rich but loaded
Moneyed aristocrats
moneyed aristocrats
Wealthy corporations
wealthy corporations
A substantial family
a substantial family
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Of good quality and condition; solidly built
(
strong
, substantial
, solid
)
of good quality and condition; solidly built
A solid foundation
a solid foundation
Several substantial timber buildings
several substantial timber buildings
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Providing abundant nourishment
(
hearty
, satisfying
, square
, solid
, substantial
)
providing abundant nourishment
A hearty meal
a hearty meal
Good solid food
good solid food
Ate a substantial breakfast
ate a substantial breakfast
Four square meals a day
four square meals a day
