substantial
word
/səbˈstænʃəɫ/
suhb-STAN-shuhl
/səbstˈænʃəl/
suhb-STAN-shuhl
Definition
Large in amount, size, or importance. It can also mean something strong, solid, or meaningful.
Usage & Nuances
'Substantial' is formal, common in academic/business writing. Often used with money, changes, benefits, or meals ('substantial meal'). Not used for small or minor things.
Spanish: sustancial - considerable - importantePortuguese (BR): substancial - considerável - significativoPortuguese (PT): substancial - considerável - significativoChinese (Simplified): 大量的 - 重大的 - 实质性的Chinese (Traditional): 大量的 - 重大的 - 實質性的Hindi: पर्याप्त - महत्वपूर्ण - ठोसArabic: كبير - ضخم - هامBengali: বড় - উল্লেখযোগ্য - গুরুত্বপূর্ণRussian: существенный - значительныйJapanese: かなりの - 相当な - 重要なVietnamese: đáng kể - lớn - quan trọngKorean: 상당한 - 중요한 - 실질적인Turkish: önemli - büyük - esaslıUrdu: خاطر خواہ - قابل ذکر - بڑاIndonesian: substansial - besar - penting
Example Sentences
We saw a substantial increase in sales after the new ad campaign.
natural
She prepared a substantial meal for her guests.
natural
Getting a substantial grant made all the difference to our research.
natural
The company made a substantial profit last year.
basic
They need a substantial amount of water for the project.
basic
There is a substantial difference between the two products.
basic