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 substance substance /ˈsʌbstəns/

noun

  1. () 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
  2. () 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?
  3. () The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience  ( centre [Canadian, British] , gist , heart and soul , inwardness , kernel , marrow , meat , nitty-gritty , nub , center [American] , core , essence , heart , pith , substance , sum )
    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. Considerable capital (wealth or income)  ( means , substance )
    considerable capital (wealth or income)
     He is a man of means
    he is a man of means
  8. 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