Substantial Definition
substantial
adjective
- fairly large; "won by a substantial margin"
- having a firm basis in reality and being therefore important, meaningful, or considerable; "substantial equivalents"
- 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
- providing abundant nourishment; "a hearty meal"; "good solid food"; "ate a substantial breakfast"; "four square meals a day"
- of good quality and condition; solidly built; "a solid foundation"; "several substantial timber buildings"
"Substantial" in song lyrics
See how substantial is used in real songs:
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"Financially, substantial"
Extra Prolific f/ Pep Love — Hitting Corners -
"Hit the streets got some heat proceed to get paid substantial"
Gospel Gangstas — I Call Your Name -
"More prepared to let off anything substantial"
GZA f/ Justice Kareem — Groundbreaking
Words that rhyme with substantial
Usage tips for "substantial"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "substantial" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for substantial to find words that pair well.