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Substantial

adjective
/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Example Sentences

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

She received a substantial raise after the successful project.

Synonyms

considerable, significant, large, major, sizeable, meaningful
Entry 1
considerable, significant, large, major, sizeable
Entry 2
considerable, significant, large, major, meaningful

Antonyms

insignificant, minor, small, negligible, trivial
Entry 1
insignificant, minor, small, negligible, trivial
Entry 2
insignificant, trivial, minor

Collocations

substantial amount, substantial increase, substantial evidence, substantial progress
Entry 1
substantial amount, substantial increase, substantial evidence, substantial progress
Entry 2
substantial amount, substantial evidence, substantial increase, substantial progress

Related Vocabularies

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
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done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

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