adjective
of considerable importance, size, or worth
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- won by a substantial margin
adjective
of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something
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- a substantial argument
adjective
having substance or capable of being treated as fact
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- not imaginary
- the substantial world
- a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
- The wind was violent and felt substantial enough to lean against
adjective
providing abundant nourishment
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- a hearty meal
- good solid food
- ate a substantial breakfast
- four square meals a day
adjective
of good quality and condition
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- solidly built
- a solid foundation
- several substantial timber buildings
adjective
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
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- an affluent banker
- a speculator flush with cash
- not merely rich but loaded
- moneyed aristocrats
- wealthy corporations
- a substantial family