How to Use "Substantial" with Example Sentences

substantial (adj): large in amount, size, or importance

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Used with nouns:

"His family has a substantial amount of money."
(amount)

"There were substantial changes made to the company."
(changes)

"He has a substantial collection of fine wines."
(collection)

"He made substantial contributions to charity."
(contributions, donations)

"There was substantial damage to the car."
(damage)

"The company is in substantial debt."
(debt)

"There has been a substantial decline in sales."
(decline, decrease, drop, loss)

"There is substantial evidence against him."
(evidence)

"She has a substantial lead from her opponent."
(lead)

"There is a substantial penalty for breaking the contract."
(penalty, fee, fine, risk)

"They are offering a substantial reward for finding their lost dog."
(reward)