| Main Entry: |
substantial |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
important, ample |
Synonyms: |
abundant,
big, big-deal,
bulky,
consequential,
considerable,
durable,
extraordinary,
firm,
generous, goodly,
heavy, heavyweight,
hefty,
key,
large, major-league,
massive,
material,
meaningful,
momentous,
plentiful,
principal,
serious,
significant, sizable,
solid,
sound,
stable,
steady,
stout,
strong,
sturdy, superabundant,
tidy,
valuable,
vast, weighty, well-built,
worthwhile
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| Notes: |
substantial means considerable or sizeable; substantive means actual or firm |
Antonyms: |
insignificant, little, minor, small, unimportant, unsubstantial
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