Drastic
Drastic adjective - Forceful and extreme and rigorous.
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Substantial and drastic are semantically related. in extreme topic. In some cases you can use "Substantial" instead an adjective "Drastic".
Nearby Word: drastically
Substantial
Substantial adjective - Having great meaning or lasting effect.
Drastic and substantial are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drastic" instead an adjective "Substantial".
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- Never Win the Lottery: Ted wins a substantial amount of money via a scratch-off ticket and starts using his newfound wealth to arrange drastic changes at the ranch, such as adding a water park.
Source: Series / Hey Dude!
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