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Definition substantial in British English

substantial adjective

adjective
/səbˈstænʃ(ə)l/
1

large in amount or degree

Example

The study reveals very substantial differences between population groups.

Example

The schools have a substantial measure of local autonomy.

Example

A substantial number of members have called to complain.

Example

There has been a substantial increase in inflation.

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1.1

used about large amounts of money

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substantial savings/investments

Example

Unless the group can raise a substantial sum, they will be in trouble.

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1.2

large and strongly built

Example

a substantial brick building

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2

important, or real

Example

His decision was based on nothing more substantial than his dislike of foreigners.

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2.1

dealing with important ideas in a serious way

Example

The most substantial regional newspaper is Caribbean Contact.

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3

making you feel full and satisfied

Example

Do you have anything more substantial than these pretzels?

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Definition substantial in British English