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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /səbˈstænʃəl/
substantial means: Large enough in amount, size, or importance to make a real difference.
adjective
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.
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.
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.
Questions about substantial
What does substantial mean?
Large enough in amount, size, or importance to make a real difference.
What is substantial in other languages?
Türkçe: önemli · Español: considerable · Français: considérable · Deutsch: beträchtlich · Italiano: considerevole · 日本語: かなりの
How do you pronounce substantial?
It is pronounced /səbˈstænʃəl/.
How do you use substantial in a sentence?
We saved a substantial amount of money. The storm caused substantial damage.
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