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Substantial

Description:

Substantial is an adjective that describes something of considerable size, worth, or importance. It can also refer to a person or thing that is sturdy, strong, or material in nature.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Used to describe something of significant size or quantity.

Example sentence: The restaurant served a substantial portion of steak for dinner.

Sense 2:

Refers to something important, meaningful, or considerable in value.

Example sentence: He made a substantial contribution to the research field with his groundbreaking findings.

Sense 3:

Describes a person or thing that is reliable, strong, or resilient.

Example sentence: She is a substantial pillar of support for her family.

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