SUBSTANTIAL as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • fairly large
   Synonym(s)
   • significant (what does significant mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • won by a substantial margin
   Similar To
   • considerable (what does considerable mean?)
2. Meaning
   • having substance or capable of being treated as fact
   • not imaginary
   Synonym(s)
   • material (what does material mean?)
   • real (what does real mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the substantial world
   • a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical
   • most ponderous and substantial things- Shakespeare
   Antonym(s)
   • insubstantial (what does insubstantial mean?)
   • unsubstantial (what does unsubstantial mean?)
   • unreal (what does unreal mean?)
   See Also
   • material (what does material mean?)
   Attribute(s)
   • substantiality (what does substantiality mean?)
   • substantialness (what does substantialness mean?)
3. Meaning
   • being the essence or essential element of a thing
   Synonym(s)
   • in essence (what does in essence mean?)
   • substantive (what does substantive mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • substantial equivalents
   • substantive information
   Similar To
   • essential (what does essential mean?)
4. Meaning
   • of good quality and condition
   • solidly built
   Synonym(s)
   • solid (what does solid mean?)
   • strong (what does strong mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a solid foundation
   • several substantial timber buildings
   Similar To
   • sound (what does sound mean?)
5. Meaning
   • providing abundant nourishment
   Synonym(s)
   • hearty (what does hearty mean?)
   • satisfying (what does satisfying mean?)
   • solid (what does solid mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • a hearty meal
   • good solid food
   • ate a substantial breakfast
   Similar To
   • wholesome (what does wholesome mean?)