Substance

/sˈʌbstəns/

/ˈsəbstəns/

[noun]

Substance

[NOUN]

considerable capital (wealth or income)

synonyms : means

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

the idea that is intended

synonyms : meaning

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

synonyms : center

a particular kind of matter in gas, solid or liquid form

the property of holding together and retaining its shape

synonyms : body

consistence

consistency

what a communication that is about something is about

synonyms : content

message

subject matter

material of a particular kind or constitution

Examples

1. The politician's speech was all fluff and no substance, just a dog and pony show to get votes.

2. Catch not at the shadow and lose the substance.

3. The government passed a law to regulate a harmful substance after it had already caused significant damage to public health.

4. Style trumps substance.

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