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substance
noun(sub-stance)
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
Synonyms: body, consistence, consistency,
substance
noun(sub-stance)
considerable capital (wealth or income)
Synonyms: means,
substance
noun(sub-stance)
the idea that is intended
Synonyms: meaning,
substance
noun(sub-stance)
what a communication that is about something is about
Synonyms: content, message, subject matter,
substance
noun(sub-stance)
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
Synonyms: center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, sum,
substance
noun(sub-stance)
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Examples:
Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man.
substance
noun(sub-stance)
material of a particular kind or constitution
Examples:
The immune response recognizes invading substances.
substance
noun(sub-stance)
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
Examples:
DNA is the substance of our genes.

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