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(adj) significant
fairly large
won by a substantial margin
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
(adj) substantive
having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable
substantial equivalents
of good quality and condition; solidly built
a solid foundation; several substantial timber buildings
(adj) satisfying, solid, square, hearty
providing abundant nourishment
a hearty meal; good solid food; ate a substantial breakfast; four square meals a day