Substantial Meaning
/səbˈstænʃəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving a substance; actually existing.
adjNot imaginary; real; actual; true; veritable.
Sentence Examples
Thanks to the opportunity, we were able to avoid substantial effort.
We have a substantial stake in the venture.
The company reported a substantial increase in profits this year.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company reported a ____ increase in profits this quarter compared to last year.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company made a ____ profit this year, allowing them to expand into several new international units.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English substancial, substantiall, from Old French substanciel, substantiel and its etymon Latin substantiālis.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The blind man laughed and a substantial coin found its billet in the caretaker's never-reluctant palm."
— 1927, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries:
"Baby, instant soup doesn't really grab me / Today I need something more sub-sub-sub-substantial / A can of beans or black-eyed peas, some Nescafe and ice"
— 1992, “The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite”, in Automatic for the People, performed by R.E.M.:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company reported a ____ increase in profits this quarter compared to last year.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company made a ____ profit this year, allowing them to expand into several new international units.