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Meaning of the word substantial in English

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substantial

US /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
UK /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
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Adjective

1.

of considerable importance, size, or worth

Example:
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The company made a substantial profit this quarter.
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She received a substantial inheritance from her grandmother.
Synonym:
considerable sizable significant ample large
Antonym:
insignificant minor trifling negligible slight
2.

real and tangible rather than imaginary

Example:
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The evidence presented was substantial and convincing.
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They needed substantial proof to proceed with the case.
Synonym:
real tangible concrete material actual
Antonym:
imaginary unreal illusory fictitious abstract
3.

strong, solid, or sturdy

Example:
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The old house had substantial stone walls.
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They built a substantial bridge that could withstand floods.
Synonym:
sturdy solid robust durable strong
Antonym:
flimsy weak fragile delicate unstable
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