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English to English noun
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the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists |  | Example: DNA is the substance of our genes
source: wordnet30
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the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience | | Example: the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story
source: wordnet30
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the idea that is intended | | Example: What is the meaning of this proverb?
source: wordnet30
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material of a particular kind or constitution | | Example: the immune response recognizes invading substances
source: wordnet30
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considerable capital (wealth or income) | | Example: he is a man of means
source: wordnet30
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what a communication that is about something is about | | source: wordnet30
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a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties | | Example: shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
source: wordnet30
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That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence. | | source: webster1913 verb
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To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich. | | source: webster1913
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