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substantial

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/səbˈstænʃəl/ · sub-stan-tial

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Of considerable importance, size, or worth.

کافی اہمیت، حجم، یا قیمت کا حامل۔

اہم

ahm

Synonyms

considerablesignificantampleاہمخفیکثیر

Antonyms

insignificanttrivialslightغیر اہمچھوٹاناچیز

Common Collocations

  • substantial amount
  • substantial evidence
  • substantial difference

Example Sentences

The project received a substantial amount of funding.

اس منصوبے کو کافی اہم رقم ملی۔

Is mansoobe ko kafi ahm raqam mili.

She has made substantial progress in her studies.

اس نے اپنی تعلیم میں کافی اہم ترقی کی ہے۔

Us ne apni taleem mein kafi ahm taraqqi ki hai.

There is a substantial difference between the two products.

دونوں مصنوعات میں کافی اہم فرق ہے۔

Dono masnuaat mein kafi ahm farq hai.

Easily Confused With

substantial vs. substantiality:Substantial is an adjective describing importance, while substantiality is a noun referring to the quality of being substantial.

Word Family

substantially
adverbاہمیت سے
substance
nounمواد
substantiate
verbثابت کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'substantial' as 'substance' - something of great importance and weight.

Imagine a large, heavy weight representing something significant.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

جو شمع جلانے آیا ہے وہ سرخوش نہیں، کیوں آپ نے اسے اہمیت دی تھی؟

Jo shama jalane aaya hai woh sarkhosh nahi, Kyun aap ne isay ahmiyat di thi?

The one who came to light the candle is not happy, Why did you give importance to it?

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اچھا کام کرنے کا ہنر اہم ہوتا ہے۔

Achha kaam karne ka hunar ahm hota hai.

The skill of doing good work is important.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "substantialis" — essential, substantial

First known use: 14th century

The term 'substantial' evolved from Latin to Old French before entering English during the late Middle Ages, retaining its meaning related to being considerable or significant.