substantial
Translation
substantial, considerable, significant, solid
Examples
He made a substantial amount of money.
He made a substantial amount of money.
The house is very substantial.
The house is very substantial.
There are substantial differences between the two plans.
There are substantial differences between the two plans.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) substantial ((noun)) large in amount, value, or importance He made a substantial amount of money.
((to be)) substantial strongly and solidly built The house is very substantial.
Similar Words
Synonyms: considerable, significant, large, solid; Antonyms: insubstantial, minor, flimsy
Etymology
From 'substance' + the adjective-forming suffix '-ial'. It means relating to or having substance.
Memory Tips
If something has 'substance', it is 'substantial' – it's real, large, and important.