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substance

English

  1. 🔊 the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
    “DNA is the substance of our genes”
  2. 🔊 a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
    “shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man”
  3. 🔊 material of a particular kind or constitution
    “the immune response recognizes invading substances”
  4. 🔊 the idea that is intended
    “What is the meaning of this proverb?”
  5. 🔊 the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
    “the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
  6. 🔊 considerable capital (wealth or income)
    “he is a man of means”
  7. 🔊 the property of holding together and retaining its shape
    “wool has more body than rayon”
  8. 🔊 what a communication that is about something is about

Spanish

  1. 🔊 migajón substance
  2. 🔊 sustancia substance
  3. 🔊 enjundia substance, weight

Similar words

consistency consistence body meaning kernel core center centre essence gist heart heart and soul inwardness marrow meat nub pith sum nitty-gritty message content subject matter means swiss bank account