English vocabulary · B2
Substantial
/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/ · adj.
Substantial means there is a lot of something that matters. It can bring a big change, cost much money, or help many people.
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Example sentences
- They made a substantial donation.
- Repairs caused a substantial cost.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- substantia — substance (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- LARGE — much in size (Big Amount)
- MAJOR — very important (High Importance)
- SIZABLE — fairly large (Easy To Notice)
Similar words
- large
- major
- sizable
- considerable
- important
Lesson notes
Substantial means there is a lot of something that matters. It can bring a big change, cost much money, or help many people.
Related: large, major, sizable. Use substantial when the amount really matters.
They made a substantial donation. Repairs caused a substantial cost.
From Latin. Substantia- means substance. Real substance in size makes a gift substantial.