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substance

sub·stance

substance

 
 
pronunciation:
suhb stns
features:
Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: noun
definition 1: that of which something is made; matter.
The substance of my shirt is cotton.
synonyms:
material, matter, stuff
definition 2: a particular kind of matter.
The table was covered with a sticky substance.
 
definition 3: the important part of something; meaning.
The substance of her phone call was a request for help.
synonyms:
core, essence, intent, soul
similar words:
content, meat
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