SUBSTANTIAL

• (adj.) 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"

  synonyms : material , real

• (adj.) fairly large

  "won by a substantial margin"

  synonyms : significant

• (adj.) having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable

  "substantial equivalents"

  synonyms : substantive

• (adj.) of good quality and condition; solidly built

  "a solid foundation", "several substantial timber buildings"

  synonyms : solid , strong

• (adj.) providing abundant nourishment

  "a hearty meal", "good solid food", "ate a substantial breakfast", "four square meals a day"

  synonyms : hearty , satisfying , solid , square

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