adjective#3,881 by frequency
substantial
/səbˈstænʃəl/
Not imaginary; real; actual; true
- comparative
- more substantial
- superlative
- most substantial
Meanings
- 1
Not imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable
We need more substantial evidence.
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It's a substantial amount of money.
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- 2
Having a substance; actually existing
- 3
Corporeal; material; firm
- 4
Having good substance; strong; stout; solid; firm
- 5
Large in size, quantity, or value; ample; significant
- 6
Most important; essential
- 7
Addressing the substance of an injuryrare
- 8
Possessed of goods or an estate; moderately wealthyrare
- 9
Satisfying; having sufficient substance to be nourishing or fillingrare