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substance

(sʌbstəns)
Word forms: plural substances
1. countable noun
A substance is a solid, powder, liquid, or gas with particular properties.
Ethylene glycol is a poisonous substance found in antifreeze.
The substance that's causing the problem comes from the barley.
Synonyms: material, body, stuff, element More Synonyms of substance
2. uncountable noun
Substance is the quality of being important or significant.
[formal]
It's questionable whether anything of substance has been achieved.
Syria will attend only if the negotiations deal with issues of substance.
Synonyms: importance, significance, moment, meaningfulness More Synonyms of substance
3. singular noun
The substance of what someone says or writes is the main thing that they are trying to say.
The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. [+ of]
Synonyms: meaning, main point, gist, matter More Synonyms of substance
4. uncountable noun
If you say that something has no substance, you mean that it is not true.
[formal]
There is no substance in any of these allegations.
Synonyms: truth, fact, reality, certainty More Synonyms of substance
5. 
See of substance
More Synonyms of substance

substance in British English

(ˈsʌbstəns)
noun
1. 
the tangible matter of which a thing consists
2. 
a specific type of matter, esp a homogeneous material with a definite composition
3. 
the essence, meaning, etc, of a written or spoken thought
4. 
solid or meaningful quality
5. 
material density
a vacuum has no substance
6. 
material possessions or wealth
a man of substance
7.  philosophy
a. 
the supposed immaterial substratum that can receive modifications and in which attributes and accidents inhere
b. 
a thing considered as a continuing whole that survives the changeability of its properties
8.  Christian Science
that which is eternal
9. 
a euphemistic term for any illegal drug
10.  in substance
Derived forms
substanceless (ˈsubstanceless)
adjective
Word origin
C13: via Old French from Latin substantia, from substāre, from sub- + stāre to stand

substance in American English

(ˈsʌbstəns)
noun
1. 
the real or essential part or element of anything; essence, reality, or basic matter
2. 
a. 
the physical matter of which a thing consists; material
b. 
matter of a particular kind or chemical composition
3. 
a. 
solid quality; substantial character
b. 
consistency; body
4. 
the real content, meaning, or gist of something said or written
5. 
material possessions; property; resources; wealth
6.  US
a drug
see also controlled substance
7.  Philosophy
something that has independent existence and is acted upon by causes
Idioms:
in substance
Word origin
OFr < L substantia < substare, to be present < sub-, under + stare, to stand

Examples of 'substance' in a sentence
substance

It wavered, its substance changing, dissolving into a form of roiling water which reached out to seize her.
Amanda Hemingway THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: THE SANGREAL TRILOGY ONE (2004)
It gave substance to all the evil things said of the Witted.
Robin Hobb THE GOLDEN FOOL: BOOK TWO OF THE TAWNY MAN (2004)
Using a magnifying glass, Scully studied the substance, probing delicately to inspect its material properties.
Anderson, Kevin J. THE X FILES 3: GROUND ZERO (2004)

In other languages
substance

British English: substance /ˈsʌbstəns/ NOUN
A substance is a solid, powder, liquid, or gas.
...a soft black substance that smells like fresh soil.
  • American English: substance
  • Arabic: مَادَة
  • Brazilian Portuguese: substância
  • Chinese: 物质
  • Croatian: tvar
  • Czech: látka hmota
  • Danish: substans
  • Dutch: substantie
  • European Spanish: sustancia
  • Finnish: aine
  • French: substance
  • German: Substanz
  • Greek: ουσία
  • Italian: sostanza
  • Japanese: 物質
  • Korean: 물질
  • Norwegian: stoff
  • Polish: substancja
  • European Portuguese: substância
  • Romanian: substanță
  • Russian: вещество
  • Latin American Spanish: sustancia
  • Swedish: ämne
  • Thai: สาร
  • Turkish: madde
  • Ukrainian: речовина
  • Vietnamese: chất

All related terms of 'substance'

in substance
with regard to the salient points
of substance
A person of substance has a lot of money, power, or influence .
queen substance
a pheromone secreted by queen honeybees and consumed by the workers, in whom it causes suppression of egg-laying
substance abuse
the practice of taking an excessive amount of drugs in a manner that is detrimental to health
banned substance
In sport , banned substances are drugs that competitors are not allowed to take because they could artificially improve their performance.
growth substance
any substance, produced naturally by a plant or manufactured commercially, that, in very low concentrations , affects plant growth ; a plant hormone
substance abuser
a person who takes an excessive amount of drugs in a manner that is detrimental to health
working substance
the fluid , esp water, steam , or compressed air, that operates an engine , refrigerator , etc
controlled substance
a drug regulated by the Federal Controlled Substances Acts, including opiates , depressants, stimulants , and hallucinogens
prohibited substance
a substance, such as a drug, etc, that is banned or forbidden by law or other authority
amount of substance
a measure of the number of entities ( atoms , molecules , ions , electrons , etc) present in a substance, expressed in moles
basis weight
the weight in pounds of a ream of paper of a basic size , usually 25 × 38 in. (63 × 96 cm) for book stock , 17 × 22 in. (43 × 55 cm) for writing stock, and 20 × 26 in. (50 × 66 cm) for cover stock

Chinese translation of 'substance'

substance

(ˈsʌbstəns)

n

  1. (c) (= matter) 物质(質) (wùzhì) (种(種), zhǒng)
  2. (s) (frm) [of speech, article etc] 要旨 (yàozhǐ)
  3. (u) (frm, = truth) 根据(據) (gēnjù)
  4. (u) (= importance, significance) 实(實)质(質) (shízhì)
    a man of substance (frm) 要人 (yàorén)
    to lack substance [speech, article etc] 缺乏实(實)质(質)性内(內)容 (quēfá shízhìxìng nèiróng)
1 (noun) 
Definition
the basic matter of which a thing consists
The substance that causes the problem comes from the barley.
Synonyms
material
the decomposition of organic material
body
the preface, followed by the main body of the article
stuff
The idea that we can be what we want has become the stuff of TV commercials.
element
fabric
small squares of red cotton fabric
texture
It is used in moisturisers to give them a silky texture.
2 (noun) 
Definition
important or meaningful quality
It is questionable whether anything of substance has been achieved.
Synonyms
importance
Safety is of paramount importance.
significance
ideas about the social significance of religion
moment
I was glad I had nothing of great moment to do that afternoon.
meaningfulness
concreteness
3 (noun) 
Definition
the essential meaning of a speech, thought, or written article
The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter.
Synonyms
meaning
I became more aware of the symbols and their meanings.
main point
gist
He related the gist of his conversation to us.
matter
This conflict forms the matter of the play.
subject
It was I who first raised the subject of moving to Canada.
theme
The novel's central theme is obsession.
import
I have already spoken about the import of his speech.
significance
essence
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
pith
burden
sum and substance
gravamen (law)
4 (noun) 
There is no substance in any of these allegations.
Synonyms
truth
There is no truth in this story.
fact
How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.
reality
Fiction and reality were increasingly blurred.
certainty
A general election became a certainty three weeks ago.
validity
Some people deny the validity of this claim.
authenticity
The film's authenticity of detail has impressed critics.
verity
the undeniable verities of life
verisimilitude
Computer animation is costly at this level of visual verisimilitude.
5 (noun) 
Definition
material possessions or wealth
mature men of substance
Synonyms
wealth
The discovery of oil brought untold wealth to the island.
means
property
Security forces confiscated weapons and stolen property.
assets
resources
estate
His estate was valued at £100,000.
affluence
The postwar era was one of new affluence for the working class.

Additional synonyms

in the sense of affluence
The postwar era was one of new affluence for the working class.
Synonyms
wealth,
riches,
plenty,
fortune,
prosperity,
abundance,
big money,
exuberance,
profusion,
big bucks (informal, US),
opulence,
top dollar (informal),
megabucks (US, Canadian, slang),
pretty penny (informal),
wad (US, Canadian, slang),
tidy sum (informal)
in the sense of authenticity
The film's authenticity of detail has impressed critics.
Synonyms
accuracy,
truth,
certainty,
validity,
reliability,
legitimacy,
verity,
actuality,
faithfulness,
truthfulness,
dependability,
trustworthiness,
authoritativeness,
factualness
in the sense of body
Definition
the main part of anything
the preface, followed by the main body of the article
Synonyms
main part,
matter,
heart,
material,
mass,
substance,
bulk,
essence,
hub

Synonyms of 'substance'

substance

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of certainty
Definition
something established as inevitable
A general election became a certainty three weeks ago.
Synonyms
fact,
truth,
reality,
sure thing (informal),
surety,
banker
in the sense of essence
Definition
the most important and distinctive feature of something, which determines its identity
Some claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through its language.
Synonyms
fundamental nature,
nature,
being,
life,
meaning,
heart,
spirit,
principle,
soul,
core,
substance,
significance,
entity,
bottom line,
essential part,
kernel,
crux,
lifeblood,
pith,
quintessence,
basic characteristic,
quiddity
in the sense of estate
Definition
property or possessions, esp. of a deceased person
His estate was valued at £100,000.
Synonyms
property,
capital,
assets,
fortune,
goods,
effects,
wealth,
possessions,
belongings
in the sense of fabric
Definition
any cloth made from yarn or fibres by weaving or knitting
small squares of red cotton fabric
Synonyms
cloth,
material,
stuff,
textile,
web
in the sense of fact
Definition
a truth that can be proved from experience or observation
How much was fact and how much fancy no one knew.
Synonyms
truth,
reality,
gospel (truth),
certainty,
verity,
actuality,
naked truth
in the sense of gist
Definition
the main point or meaning of something
He related the gist of his conversation to us.
Synonyms
essence,
meaning,
point,
idea,
sense,
import,
core,
substance,
drift,
significance,
marrow,
nub,
pith,
quintessence
in the sense of import
Definition
meaning
I have already spoken about the import of his speech.
Synonyms
meaning,
implication,
significance,
sense,
message,
bearing,
intention,
explanation,
substance,
drift,
interpretation,
thrust,
purport,
upshot,
gist,
signification
in the sense of matter
Definition
the content of written or verbal material as distinct from its style or form
This conflict forms the matter of the play.
Synonyms
content,
sense,
subject,
argument,
text,
substance,
burden,
thesis,
purport,
gist,
pith
in the sense of moment
Definition
importance, significance, or value
I was glad I had nothing of great moment to do that afternoon.
Synonyms
importance,
concern,
value,
worth,
weight,
import (formal),
consequence,
substance,
significance,
gravity,
seriousness,
weightiness
in the sense of pith
Synonyms
importance,
force,
power,
matter,
moment,
value,
weight,
strength,
import (formal),
consequence,
depth,
substance,
significance

Additional synonyms

in the sense of property
Definition
possessions collectively
Security forces confiscated weapons and stolen property.
Synonyms
possessions,
goods,
means,
effects,
holdings,
capital,
riches,
resources,
estate,
assets,
wealth,
belongings,
chattels
in the sense of reality
Definition
the state of being real
Fiction and reality were increasingly blurred.
Synonyms
fact,
truth,
certainty,
realism,
validity,
authenticity,
verity,
actuality,
materiality,
genuineness,
verisimilitude,
corporeality
in the sense of significance
Definition
the effect something is likely to have on other things
ideas about the social significance of religion
Synonyms
importance,
import (formal),
consequence,
matter,
moment,
weight,
consideration,
gravity,
relevance,
magnitude,
seriousness,
impressiveness,
noteworthiness
in the sense of stuff
Definition
the raw material of something
The idea that we can be what we want has become the stuff of TV commercials.
Synonyms
substance,
material,
essence,
matter,
staple,
pith,
quintessence
in the sense of subject
Definition
the person, thing, or topic being dealt with or discussed
It was I who first raised the subject of moving to Canada.
Synonyms
topic,
question,
issue,
matter,
point,
business,
affair,
object,
theme,
substance,
subject matter,
field of inquiry or reference
in the sense of texture
Definition
the structure, appearance, and feel of a substance
It is used in moisturisers to give them a silky texture.
Synonyms
feel,
quality,
character,
consistency,
structure,
surface,
constitution,
fabric,
tissue,
grain,
weave,
composition
in the sense of theme
Definition
the main idea or topic in a discussion or lecture
The novel's central theme is obsession.
Synonyms
subject,
idea,
topic,
matter,
argument,
text,
burden,
essence,
thesis,
subject matter,
keynote,
gist,
through-line (Australian, US, Canadian)
in the sense of validity
Some people deny the validity of this claim.
Synonyms
soundness,
force,
power,
grounds,
weight,
strength,
foundation,
substance,
point,
cogency
in the sense of verisimilitude
Definition
the appearance of truth or reality
Computer animation is costly at this level of visual verisimilitude.
Synonyms
realism,
authenticity,
credibility,
resemblance,
likeness,
semblance,
plausibility,
likeliness
in the sense of verity
Definition
a true statement or principle
the undeniable verities of life
Synonyms
fact,
truth,
reality,
gospel (truth),
certainty,
actuality,
naked truth
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