substance

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  • February 15. 2013 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    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"

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    material of a particular kind or constitution; "the immune response recognizes invading substances"

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    what a communication that is about something is about

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    the property of holding together and retaining its shape; "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake"

  • March 3. 2016 from wordnet.princeton.edu

    substance noun english

    a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"