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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having physical substance; solid; concrete.
Unlike an idea, a rock is a substantial object.- synonyms:
- concrete, physical
- antonyms:
- ethereal, insubstantial, unsubstantial
- similar words:
- firm, material, solid
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| definition 2: |
actual; real.
While the theory makes sense, there is no substantial evidence to prove that the suspect was there.- synonyms:
- actual, concrete, real, solid, substantive
- antonyms:
- insubstantial
- similar words:
- authentic, corporeal, genuine, material, palpable, tangible, veritable
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| definition 3: |
possessing wealth or influence.
The school is well supported by substantial alumni.- synonyms:
- affluent, influential, powerful, prosperous, rich, wealthy, well-to-do
- similar words:
- forceful, moneyed, well-off
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| definition 4: |
considerable; ample.
The weight of the desk was substantial, and we needed help to move it.There are substantial benefits to this new plan.- synonyms:
- ample, considerable, goodly, large, sizable, substantive
- antonyms:
- little, tenuous
- similar words:
- appreciable, big, full, good, massive, material, plenteous, plentiful, tidy
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| definition 5: |
sufficient to maintain; sustaining.
We make sure the students have substantial meals.- synonyms:
- hearty
- antonyms:
- inadequate
- similar words:
- big, considerable, sizable, solid, sound, substantive
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| definition 6: |
well-built; strong.
The very thick walls made these dwellings quite substantial.- synonyms:
- robust, solid, sound, staunch, stout, sturdy
- antonyms:
- flimsy, tenuous, unsubstantial
- similar words:
- durable, firm, massive, steady, strong
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| definition 7: |
fundamental; significant.
The senators had substantial disagreements over the current policy.- synonyms:
- appreciable, basic, considerable, fundamental, material, significant
- antonyms:
- insignificant, slight, small
- similar words:
- big, consequential, constitutional, essential, marked, momentous, notable, noteworthy, operative, real, substantive, weighty
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| related words: |
extensive, important, large, outward, practical, sensible, staunch, sturdy, thoughtful |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
that which is substantial.
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| derivations: |
substantially (adv.), substantiality (n.), substantialness (n.) |
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