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AH020387 Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary
Substantial
'Substantial' means 'big' in 'size' or 'quantity or both?
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Substantial is a tricky word. It really means significant or important or having substance. For example, interestingly, a "substantial meal" could mean two different things.
- Substantial is a tricky word.
- It really means significant or important or having substance.
- For example, interestingly, a "substantial meal" could mean two different things.
- It might mean a big meal (in size or quantity), or it might also mean a meal that's hearty and healthy or a high quality meal.
- In another context, if John made a substantial contribution, it means John made an important contribution.
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Substantial is a tricky word. It really means significant or important or having substance. For example, interestingly, a "substantial meal" could mean two different things. It might mean a big meal (in size or quantity), or it might also mean a meal that's hearty and healthy or a high quality meal.
In another context, if John made a substantial contribution, it means John made
In another context, if John made a substantial contribution, it means John made
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