Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Substance.
How to pronounce substance:
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Substance - as a noun
The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
Example: "Dna is the substance of our genes"
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The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
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- center
- centre
- core
- essence
- gist
- heart
- heart and soul
- inwardness
- kernel
- marrow
- meat
- nitty-gritty
- nub
- pith
- sum
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The idea that is intended
Example: "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
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Material of a particular kind or constitution
Example: "The immune response recognizes invading substances"
Considerable capital (wealth or income)
Example: "He is a man of means"
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Content communicating a message; what something is about
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- body
- corker
- reminder
- petition
- postulation
- request
- memorial
- latent content
- subject
- theme
- topic
- aside
- digression
- divagation
- excursus
- parenthesis
- import
- meaning
- significance
- signification
- bunk
- hokum
- meaninglessness
- nonsense
- nonsensicality
- drivel
- garbage
- acknowledgement
- acknowledgment
- refusal
- info
- information
- counsel
- counseling
- counselling
- direction
- guidance
- commitment
- dedication
- approval
- commendation
- disapproval
- respects
- discourtesy
- disrespect
- insertion
- interpolation
- statement
- statement
- humor
- humour
- wit
- witticism
- wittiness
- opinion
- view
- direction
- instruction
- proposal
- offer
- offering
- entry
- submission
- narration
- narrative
- story
- tale
- packaging
- promo
- promotion
- promotional material
- publicity
- sensationalism
- shocker
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The property of holding together and retaining its shape
Example: "Wool has more body than rayon"
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A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Example: "Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- food
- nutrient
- nutrient
- elixir
- philosopher's stone
- philosophers' stone
- allergen
- assay
- pyrectic
- pyrogen
- pyrogen
- hydrocolloid
- adulterant
- adulterator
- propellant
- propellent
- denaturant
- inhibitor
- ferment
- agent
- carcinogen
- digestive
- fomentation
- fuel
- lubricant
- lubricating substance
- lubricator
- humectant
- inoculant
- inoculum
- jelly
- leaven
- leavening
- refrigerant
- lysin
- poison
- poisonous substance
- toxicant
- chemical irritant
- antigen
- ligand
- metabolite
- vehicle
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Substance - as a verb
To give substance to; to make real or substantial.
Example Sentences
"The substance of his argument was that the plan would not work."
"She tested positive for a banned substance in the drug test."
"The cake lacked substance and tasted bland."
"The company was accused of producing harmful substances in their factories."
"The substance of the book is mainly about love and loss."
Word Game Points
Is SUBSTANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, substance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBSTANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SUBSTANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, substance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBSTANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is SUBSTANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, substance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBSTANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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