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Definition of substance - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
physical matterTECH. material with particular physical characteristicsTECH.
- Water is a transparent, tasteless substance..
2.
core meaningmost important part or quality of something
- The substance of his argument was clear.
3.
narcoticsRare illegal drugsRare
- He was arrested for possessing a controlled substance.
Expressions with substance
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having a solid or strong quality
The sculpture was of substance, made from heavy bronze.
in reality or actuality
In substance, the agreement was never honored.
showy appearance without genuine quality
His style is all flash and no substance.
superficial appearance without real value
The proposal was all show and no substance.
appears impressive but lacks real value or depth
The movie was all style and no substance.
man with wealth, power, or high social status
He became a man of substance after years of hard work.
emphasis on aesthetics over functionality
The design was more style over substance, lacking practical features.
importance of content rather than appearance
The judge valued substance over style in the competition.
the most important part of something
The sum and substance of his speech was about unity.
enhance the significance or importance of something
His actions gave substance to his words.
mistake superficial aspects for essential ones
He confused the shadow with the substance in his analysis.
principle valuing essence over appearance in decisions
The court ruled based on substance over form.
material forbidden in a specific context or activity
The factory was fined for using a banned substance in production.
material derived from plants
The scientist studied the plant substance under a microscope.
misuse of drugs or alcohol causing harm or problems
Substance abuse can lead to serious health issues.
have no real importance or meaningful content
His explanation lacks substance and does not convince anyone.
person who excessively uses drugs or alcohol
The counselor helped the substance abuser find treatment.
material that reduces friction between surfaces
Engine oil is a common lubricating substance.
contain real value depth or evidence instead of being empty or shallow
The article seems interesting, but does it really have substance?
central point and main facts in a situation being discussed
After hours of debate, we finally reached the substance of the case.
material with definite chemical composition
Water is a common chemical substance..
material allowing light to pass but not detailed shapes
The artist used a translucent substance for the sculpture.
chemical component in a product that causes the main biological or chemical effect
The label lists the active substance along with several inactive fillers.
drug or chemical limited by statutes because misuse risk is high
Possession of a controlled substance can lead to serious penalties.
Origin of substance
Latin, substantia (essence)
Terms with substance included in their meaning
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nutrition
solid substance consumed for nutrition
material
hard transparent substance used for windows and bottles
food
sweet substance made by bees from nectar
substance
liquid applied to surfaces for color or protection
seasoning
white crystalline substance used to season food
cleaning
substance used with water for washing
material
hard solid substance found in the ground
cleaning
substance used for cleaning objects
cooking
solid or liquid substance used in cooking
food
substance inside a pie or sandwich
flavoring
substance used to produce a specific taste
substance
cloud of smoke or mist reducing visibility
combustion
substance burned for heat or power
making stuff
substance from which things are made
cleaning product
substance for making surfaces shiny and smooth
geology
hard substance forming the Earth's crust
material composition
have a specific material as the main substance
dye or pigment
substance used to change an object's visible hue
completion
make something full by adding a substance
substance
thick, clear, slightly sticky substance
hair care
thick jelly-like substance for hair styling
food
soft, semi-solid food substance made from fruit juice and sugar
application
apply a substance to a surface
application
apply a substance by rubbing it onto a surface
Examples of substance in a sentence
The sticky substance was hard to remove. Her speech lacked substance despite strong delivery. The committee sought the substance of the proposal. The police found illegal substances in the car. He was caught selling substances on the street.
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- French:substance, fond, ...
- German:Substanz, Kern, ...
- Italian:sostanza, essenza, ...
- Spanish:sustancia, esencia, ...
- Portuguese:substância, essência, ...
- Chinese:物质, 实质, ...
- Japanese:物質, 本質, ...
- Arabic:مادة, جَوْهَر, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹמֶר, תּוֹכֶן, ...
- Russian:вещество, суть, ...
- Ukrainian:речовина, сутність, ...
- Hindi:पदार्थ, सार, ...
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