B2adjectiveformalbusinessacademic
US/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
UK/səbˈstæn.ʃəl/
large in amount, size or importance
In context
She received a substantial pay rise after her promotion.
A substantial number of students at this university work part-time.
The storm caused substantial damage to houses near the coast.
Words that go with substantial
adjective + noun
- substantial amountIt costs a substantial amount of money.
- substantial increaseThere was a substantial increase in sales.
- substantial numberA substantial number of people voted no.
- substantial damageThe fire caused substantial damage.
- substantial evidenceThe police have substantial evidence against him.