Meaning & Definition of Substance in English
English⟶
Substance
/səbstəns/
noun
1. The real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
- "Dna is the substance of our genes"
synonym:
- substance
2. The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- "The gist of the prosecutor's argument"
- "The heart and soul of the republican party"
- "The nub of the story"
synonym:
- kernel,
- substance,
- core,
- center,
- centre,
- essence,
- gist,
- heart,
- heart and soul,
- inwardness,
- marrow,
- meat,
- nub,
- pith,
- sum,
- nitty-gritty
3. The idea that is intended
- "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
synonym:
- meaning,
- substance
4. Material of a particular kind or constitution
- "The immune response recognizes invading substances"
synonym:
- substance
5. Considerable capital (wealth or income)
- "He is a man of means"
synonym:
- means,
- substance
6. What a communication that is about something is about
synonym:
- message,
- content,
- subject matter,
- substance
7. A particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
- "Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"
synonym:
- substance
Examples of using
Salt is a useful substance.