Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Substances.
How to pronounce substances:
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Substances - as a noun
The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
Example: "Dna is the substance of our genes"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
matter8component15component partconstituent13part6portion9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Example: "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
center8centre8core6essence9gist5heart8heart and soulinwardness14kernel10marrow11meat6nitty-grittynub5pith9sum5Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontent9mental objectHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The idea that is intended
Example: "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
meaning10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
idea5thought14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
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"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
means7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
capital11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Content communicating a message; what something is about
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
content9message10subject matterHypernyms (Closely Related)
communication21Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
body10corker12reminder11petition10
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postulation13request16memorial12latent contentsubject18theme10topic9aside6digression12divagation15excursus17parenthesis16import10meaning10significance20signification19bunk10hokum14meaninglessness18nonsense8nonsensicality19drivel10garbage11acknowledgement28acknowledgment27refusal10info7information16counsel9counseling13counselling14direction12guidance12commitment18dedication14approval15commendation19disapproval19respects12discourtesy17disrespect15insertion9interpolation15statement11statement11humor10humour11wit6witticism16wittiness12opinion9view10direction12instruction13proposal12offer11offering15entry8submission14narration9narrative12story8tale4packaging19promo9promotion13promotional materialpublicity18sensationalism16shocker16
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The property of holding together and retaining its shape
Example: "Wool has more body than rayon"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
body10consistence15consistency18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
property15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Example: "Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
matter8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
food8nutrient8nutrient8elixir13
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philosopher's stonephilosophers' stoneallergen9assay8pyrecticpyrogen13pyrogen13hydrocolloid22adulterant11adulterator12propellant14propellent14denaturant11inhibitor14ferment12agent6carcinogen15digestive14fomentation16fuel7lubricant13lubricating substancelubricator14humectant16inoculant11inoculum12jelly15leaven9leavening13refrigerant15lysin8poison8poisonous substancetoxicant17chemical irritantantigen8ligand8metabolite14vehicle15
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Example Sentences
"The lab technician analyzed the substances found at the crime scene."
"She avoided consuming any harmful substances."
"The athlete was disqualified for testing positive for banned substances."
"The scientist conducted experiments to identify new substances."
"The label on the cleaning product listed all the hazardous substances it contained."
Word Game Points
Is SUBSTANCES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, substances is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUBSTANCES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is SUBSTANCES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, substances is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUBSTANCES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SUBSTANCES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, substances is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUBSTANCES has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.