substantial

[səbˈstænʃl]

Definition:
1. Fairly large.
2. Being the essence or essential element of a thing.
3. Having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary.
4. Providing abundant nourishment.
5. Of good quality and condition; solidly built.

Use 'substantial' in a sentence:

1. The social services account for a substantial part of public spending.
2. They have put substantial funds into rebuilding one of the most run-down areas.
3. New products and production processes are transferred to the developing countries only after a substantial amount of time has lapsed.
4. There has been a substantial amount of factionalism within the movement.
5. Substantial numbers of rank and file members ignored their union's advice.
6. Lawyer's fees can be substantial.
7. Retailers that master the intricacies of wholesaling in Europe may well expect to rake in substantial profits thereby.
8. There is substantial collaboration with neighbouring departments.
9. I got substantial damages. It took two years, mind you.
10. A substantial reward is being offered for the recovery of a painting by Turner.
11. Innovation is key to business survival, and companies put substantial resources into inspiring employees to develop new ideas.
12. It can be counted a success, in that it has built up substantial sales.
13. The more effort put in and the wider the whole school involvement, the more substantial the results are likely to be.
14. There is a substantial payback in terms of employee and union relations.
15. Both of these were built with substantial financial support from corporations.
16. Under the new plan, customers would pay $45 bimonthly, instead of $18 a month – a substantial increase.
17. There's a substantial divergence of opinion within the party.
18. They are making substantial claims for improved working conditions.
19. Developing nations could score substantial gains in productivity by making better use of modern technologies and practices.
20. There are substantial differences among consumers with similar demographic characteristics.
21. The party has just lost office and with it a substantial number of seats.
22. That is a very substantial improvement in the present situation.
23. Substantial damages were paid in recompense.
24. Your claim ought to succeed, in which case the damages will be substantial.
25. The two American negotiators are calling for substantial cuts in external subsidies.
26. Most tennis is played on hard courts, but a substantial amount is played on clay.
27. The British film industry could not pay its way without a substantial export market.
28. We need to make substantial economies.
29. Substantial numbers of people support the reforms.
30. The insurance plan will provide substantial cash benefits to your family in case of your death.
31. He ate a substantial breakfast.
32. After a six-mile run, Jackie returns home for a substantial breakfast.
33. A substantial thrust of the effort of management is to explore a recapitalization of the company.
34. Workers in big firms receive a substantial part of their pay in the form of bonuses and overtime.
35. The West must back up its verbal support with substantial economic aid.
36. Students were paid substantial sums of money to do nothing all day but lie in bed.
37. Canada is now a substantial net importer of medicines.
38. The company required clients to pay substantial fees in advance.
39. He made substantial donations to charity.
40. Such sales would provide substantial funds for the excavation and preservation of archaeological sites and the publication of results.
41. A substantial proportion of the population speak a French-based patois.
42. Some received substantial occupational assistance in the form of low-interest loans.
43. The radio station has to include a substantial proportion of classical music.