Meaning of the word substantial in English

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substantial

US /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

UK /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

of considerable importance, size, or worth

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The company made a substantial profit this quarter.

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She received a substantial inheritance from her grandmother.

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considerable sizable significant ample large

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insignificant minor trifling negligible slight

real and tangible rather than imaginary

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The evidence presented was substantial and convincing.

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They needed substantial proof to proceed with the case.

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real tangible concrete material actual

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imaginary unreal illusory fictitious abstract

strong, solid, or sturdy

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The old house had substantial stone walls.

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They built a substantial bridge that could withstand floods.

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sturdy solid robust durable strong

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flimsy weak fragile delicate unstable

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