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May 27, 2012
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Synonyms for substantial

Adjective

1. significant, substantial, considerable (vs. inconsiderable)
usage: fairly large; "won by a substantial margin"
2. substantial, substantive, in essence, essential (vs. inessential)
usage: being the essence or essential element of a thing; "substantial equivalents"; "substantive information"
3. substantial (vs. insubstantial), real, material, material
usage: having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary; "the substantial world"; "a mere dream, neither substantial nor practical"; "most ponderous and substantial things"- Shakespeare
4. hearty, satisfying, solid, substantial, wholesome (vs. unwholesome)
usage: providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"
5. solid, strong, substantial, sound (vs. unsound)
usage: of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings"
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