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substantial

/s/@/b'st/&/n/S//@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

    adj.all

    Examples
    The substantial world.
    A mere dream, neither substantial nor practical.
    Most ponderous and substantial things.
    Synonyms material real
    Antonyms insubstantial unreal unsubstantial

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Belonging to substance; actually existing; real; as, <i>substantial</i> life.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. fairly large

    adj.all

    Examples
    Won by a substantial margin.
    Synonyms ample significant sizable sizeable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

    adj.all

    Examples
    Substantial equivalents.
    Synonyms substantive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. providing abundant nourishment

    adj.all

    Examples
    Ate a substantial breakfast.
    Synonyms hearty satisfying solid square

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. of good quality and condition; solidly built

    adj.all

    Examples
    Several substantial timber buildings.
    Synonyms solid strong

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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