substantial

beträchtlich, erheblich

In Menge, Größe oder Bedeutung so groß, dass es einen spürbaren Unterschied macht.

In einfachem Englisch: Large enough in amount, size, or importance to make a real difference.

• We saved a substantial amount of money.
• The storm caused substantial damage.
• There has been a substantial increase in sales.

Synonyme: considerable, significant, large

Gegenteile: small, minor

Häufige Wendungen: substantial amount, substantial increase, substantial savings

solide, robust

Gut verarbeitet und stabil, statt dünn oder leicht zerbrechlich.

In einfachem Englisch: Strong, solid, and made well, rather than thin or easily broken.

• They bought a substantial oak table.
• The coat is made from substantial cloth.
• Its substantial stone walls have survived many storms.

Synonyme: solid, sturdy, robust

Gegenteile: flimsy

Häufige Wendungen: substantial furniture, substantial cloth, substantial building

wohlhabend, vermögend

Mit genügend Geld, Land oder Eigentum, um als recht reich zu gelten.

In einfachem Englisch: Owning enough money, land, or property to be fairly rich.

• He was a substantial landowner.
• Several substantial merchants paid for the new school.
• She came from a family of substantial farmers.

Synonyme: wealthy, well-off, prosperous

Gegenteile: poor

Häufige Wendungen: substantial landowner, substantial merchant, substantial farmer