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The storm caused substantial damage to the roof.
What does Substantial mean?
large and important.
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Large in amount, value, or importance.
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A substantial meal can keep hikers full for hours.
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The report included substantial evidence to support its conclusion.
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What does substantial mean?
Substantial means large and important.
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WordSubstantial.
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MeaningSubstantial means large and important.
ExampleExample: The storm caused substantial damage to the roof.
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- sub · stan · shul
- Strongest beat
- stan
- Ending
- shul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stan.
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largeClose in meaning when substantial means large and important.
considerableClose in meaning when substantial means large and important.
importantClose in meaning when substantial means large and important.
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