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Substantial amount

🇬🇧 UK //səbˈstænʃəl əˈmaʊnt// 🇺🇸 US //səbˈstænʃəl əˈmaʊnt//

Meaning of Substantial amount

A large quantity of something.

In simple words: A large number or quantity.

Substantial amount in a sentence

• They invested a substantial amount of money in the project.
• The study received a substantial amount of funding from various sources.
• He has a substantial amount of experience in this field.
• We need a substantial amount of evidence to support our claims.
• A substantial amount of time was spent on the preparations.

How to use Substantial amount

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations; better suited for written or serious discussions.

Grammar pattern

substantial amount + of + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'substantial' as 'substance' — a heavy weight representing a large quantity.

Related words

Collocations with Substantial amount

• substantial amount of money
• substantial amount of time
• substantial amount of data

Synonyms for Substantial amount

• large amount
• considerable amount
• significant amount
• notable amount
• ample amount

Opposites of Substantial amount

• small amount
• insignificant amount

Common mistakes with Substantial amount

• Using 'substantive amount' instead of 'substantial amount'.
• Confusing with 'significant amount' which has a similar meaning but different usages.
• Using 'a substantial of amount' instead of 'a substantial amount of'.

Frequently asked questions about Substantial amount

What does Substantial amount mean?

A large number or quantity.

What is the definition of Substantial amount?

A large quantity of something.

How do you use Substantial amount in a sentence?

They invested a substantial amount of money in the project.

Can you give another example of Substantial amount?

The study received a substantial amount of funding from various sources.

What are synonyms for Substantial amount?

Common alternatives include large amount, considerable amount, significant amount, notable amount, ample amount.

What is the opposite of Substantial amount?

Opposite meanings include small amount, insignificant amount.

What words go with Substantial amount?

It commonly pairs with substantial amount of money, substantial amount of time, substantial amount of data.

What are common mistakes when using Substantial amount?

Using 'substantive amount' instead of 'substantial amount'. Confusing with 'significant amount' which has a similar meaning but different usages. Using 'a substantial of amount' instead of 'a substantial amount of'.

How do you pronounce Substantial amount?

US: //səbˈstænʃəl əˈmaʊnt//, UK: //səbˈstænʃəl əˈmaʊnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Substantial amount?

Used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in casual conversations; better suited for written or serious discussions.