substantial
Translation
substantial, considerable, significant, sturdy
Examples
He made a substantial amount of money.
He made a substantial amount of money.
This is a substantial piece of furniture.
This is a substantial piece of furniture.
Grammar Patterns
a substantial ((noun)) large in amount, value, or importance We have a substantial amount of work to do.
Similar Words
Synonyms: considerable, significant, large; Antonyms: insubstantial, minor, small
Etymology
Derived from the noun 'substance'. It describes something that has substance, i.e., is solid, large, or important.
Memory Tips
If something is 'substantial,' it is full of 'substance.' Imagine a substantial meal is full of good food substances.