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значительный

substantial

Meaning of значительный

large in amount or importance

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Russian[znəˈt͡ɕitʲelʲnɨj]
substantial
значительный - substantial
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значительный with English translation

значительный usage examples

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

They faced substantial costs after the fire.

После пожара они понесли значительные расходы.

🇬🇧English🇷🇺Russian

The report showed a substantial difference.

В отчёте была показана значительная разница.

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значительный belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

значительныйsubstantial
рубленыйchopped
приготовленныйcooked
замороженныйfrozen
сыройraw
солёныйsalty
нарезанный ломтикамиsliced

значительный synonyms

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What's the difference between значительный / существенный / солидный / значимый / весомый

🇷🇺Russian
значительный

substantial — large in amount or importance

B2Often

They faced substantial costs after the fire.

После пожара они понесли значительные расходы.

З
🇷🇺Russian
значительный

General word for a large amount, size, or importance; the most direct equivalent.

C1Very Often

This had a substantial effect on the results.

Это имело значительный эффект на результаты.

С
🇷🇺Russian
существенный

Emphasizes importance as something essential, fundamental, or affecting the core.

C1Very Often

This was a substantial contribution to the project.

Это был существенный вклад в проект.

С
🇷🇺Russian
солидный

Usually means sizable or impressive; often used with money, age, experience, or size.

C1Often

He received a substantial sum for his work.

Он получил солидную сумму за свою работу.

З
🇷🇺Russian
значимый

Focuses on value and significance for people, events, or situations.

C1Often

This is a substantial step for the company.

Это значимый шаг для компании.

В
🇷🇺Russian
весомый

Highlights persuasive force, weight of an argument, or serious importance; literally 'having weight'.

C1Often

He has substantial reasons for making such a decision.

У него есть весомые основания для такого решения.

К
🇷🇺Russian
крупный

More often about size, scale, amount, or degree; less abstract than 'substantial'.

C1Very Often

This is a substantial project with a large budget.

Это крупный проект с большим бюджетом.

В
🇷🇺Russian
важный

Refers to having great significance or influence; can be broader in meaning than 'substantial'.

C1Very Often

This is an important and substantial issue.

Это важный и значительный вопрос.

Б
🇷🇺Russian
большой

The most general word for large size or amount; less precise and less formal.

C1Very Often

He made a substantial contribution to this project.

Он внес большой вклад в этот проект.

С
🇷🇺Russian
серьезный

Emphasizes degree of danger, importance, or depth of a problem; often negative in tone.

C1Very Often

The company had substantial financial difficulties.

У компании были серьезные финансовые трудности.

О
🇷🇺Russian
основательный

Describes something done carefully, thoroughly, and in depth; can refer to both weight and thoroughness.

C1Often

It was a substantial study with good results.

Это было основательное исследование с хорошими результатами.

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значительный translation: substantial. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce значительный

[znəˈt͡ɕitʲelʲnɨj]

значительный translation

substantial

значительный examples

They faced substantial costs after the fire.

значительный transcription

[znəˈt͡ɕitʲelʲnɨj]

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значительный meaning: what does it mean?

очень большой по размеру, количеству или важности

значительный pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

значительный is pronounced as [znəˈt͡ɕitʲelʲnɨj]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

значительный definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

They faced substantial costs after the fire. Translation: После пожара они понесли значительные расходы.

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