substance

//ˈsʌbstəns//
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Noun

substancesPlural
1

A particular kind of matter with uniform properties; a material or physical matter.

Water is a substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

2

The essential nature or most important quality of something; the essence or core meaning.

The substance of his argument was that we need more time to complete the project.

3

Solid or meaningful content; importance, significance, or value.

The report lacks substance and fails to address the main issues.

4

Physical matter or material in general; the stuff of which things are made.

Water is a substance composed of hydrogen and oxygen.

5

Wealth or property; material possessions or resources.

He inherited a family of substance and considerable wealth.

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