substance
substance /ˈsʌbstəns/
noun
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(
)
The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
(
substance
)
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
DNA is the substance of our genes
DNA is the substance of our genes
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(
)
The idea that is intended
(
substance
, meaning
)
the idea that is intended
What is the meaning of this proverb?
What is the meaning of this proverb?
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(
)
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
(
centre
[Canadian, British] , gist
, heart and soul
, inwardness
, core
, kernel
, marrow
, meat
, nitty-gritty
, nub
, pith
, sum
, center
[American] , essence
, heart
, substance
)
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
The gist of the prosecutor's argument
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
The heart and soul of the Republican Party
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
The nub of the story
the nub of the story
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A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
(
substance
)
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
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The property of holding together and retaining its shape
(
consistence
, substance
, body
, consistency
)
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
Wool has more body than rayon
wool has more body than rayon
When the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
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What a communication that is about something is about
(
substance
, subject matter
, content
, message
)
what a communication that is about something is about
The blog post's content was informative and engaging.
The blog post's content was informative and engaging.
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Considerable capital (wealth or income)
(
means
, substance
)
considerable capital (wealth or income)
He is a man of means
he is a man of means
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Material of a particular kind or constitution
(
substance
)
material of a particular kind or constitution
The immune response recognizes invading substances
the immune response recognizes invading substances