Cool MateMeaning of Substantial
large in amount, value or importance
In simple words: Large or important
Substantial in a sentence
- substantial sums of money
- a substantial change
- Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.
- He ate a substantial breakfast.
- There are substantial differences between the two groups.
- Their share of the software market is substantial.
- We were able to see a substantial improvement.
- a substantial house
- a street of substantial Victorian villas
How to use Substantial
Use 'substantial' when describing something that is significant in size, quantity, or importance. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English but might be too formal for casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think of 'substantial' as 'sub-stand tall' – something that stands out due to its size or importance.
Related words
Collocations with Substantial
- substantial amount
- substantial evidence
- substantial change
- substantial increase
- substantial support
Synonyms for Substantial
Opposites of Substantial
Common mistakes with Substantial
- Confused with 'substantive' which has a different meaning.
- Using in place of 'significant' or 'important' without considering context.
- Overusing in casual contexts where simpler words like 'big' would fit better.
Compare Substantial with Considerable, Significant, Major, Extensive
Substantial appears in
Substantial in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
كبير, جوهري, هام
كبير أو مهم
- Bengaliবাংলা
প্রচুর, গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
অনেক বা গুরুত্বপূর্ণ
- GermanDeutsch
Beträchtlich, erheblich, substanziell
Groß oder wichtig
- SpanishEspañol
Sustancial, considerable, importante
Grande o importante
- Persianفارسی
قابل توجه، زیاد، مهم، اساسی
زیاد یا مهم
- FrenchFrançais
Substantiel
Grand ou important
- Hindiहिन्दी
पर्याप्त
बड़ा या महत्वपूर्ण
- ItalianItaliano
Sostanziale, Notevole
Grande o importante
- PortuguesePortuguês
Substancial
Grande ou importante
- RussianРусский
Существенный, значительный
Большой или важный
- Urduاردو
کافی، اہم، ٹھوس
بڑا یا اہم
- Chinese中文
可观的, 相当大的, 重要的
大的或重要的
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Frequently asked questions about Substantial
What does Substantial mean?
Large or important
What is the definition of Substantial?
large in amount, value or importance
How do you use Substantial in a sentence?
substantial sums of money
Can you give another example of Substantial?
a substantial change
What are synonyms for Substantial?
Common alternatives include considerable, significant, major, ample, extensive.
What is the opposite of Substantial?
Opposite meanings include insignificant, minor, trivial.
What words go with Substantial?
It commonly pairs with substantial amount, substantial evidence, substantial change, substantial increase, substantial support.
What are common mistakes when using Substantial?
Confused with 'substantive' which has a different meaning. Using in place of 'significant' or 'important' without considering context. Overusing in casual contexts where simpler words like 'big' would fit better.
How do you pronounce Substantial?
US: /["/səbˈstænʃl/"]/, UK: /["/səbˈstænʃl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Substantial?
Use 'substantial' when describing something that is significant in size, quantity, or importance. It is appropriate in both spoken and written English but might be too formal for casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Substantial?
"Substantial" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.