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substantial

/səbˈstænʃəl/adjective3 syllables

Substantial means: having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value.

Synonyms for substantial32

adjective, as in having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

affluent, flush, loaded, moneyed, wealthy, rich

adjective, as in providing abundant nourishment

hearty, satisfying, solid, square, wholesome

adjective, as in having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

real, material

adjective, as in of good quality and condition; solidly built

solid, strong, sound

adjective, as in of considerable importance, size, or worth

significant, considerable

adjective, as in of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something

substantive, essential

also used for substantial

sturdy, healthy, serious, actual, bodily, choical, corporeal, concrete, hylic, hylical, meaty, physical, tangible

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Opposites of substantial

insubstantial

What does substantial mean?6

adjective

1

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value“an affluent banker”

2

providing abundant nourishment“a hearty meal”

3

having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary“the substantial world”

4

of good quality and condition; solidly built“a solid foundation”

5

of considerable importance, size, or worth“won by a substantial margin”

6

of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something“a substantial argument”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with substantial?2

three syllables

financial

four syllables

circumstantial
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Substantial in a sentence

  • Thanks to the opportunity, we were able to avoid substantial effort.slyfin
  • He woke up starving; but after getting outside a substantial breakfast, he felt splendid.halfb1t
  • When trade prohibitions are resisted by any substantial minority, black markets develop.halfb1t
  • Unlike his father, he has a substantial income.megamanenm
  • The private sector is hemorrhaging, with almost all businesses making substantial layoffs.The_World_Factbook
  • We have a substantial stake in the venture.Swift
  • It will require substantial time and financial resources.unknown
  • Ziri asked for and received a substantial raise.Amastan

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