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Substance

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Definitions for Substance

noun
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
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  1. DNA is the substance of our genes
noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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  1. the gist of the prosecutor's argument
  2. the heart and soul of the Republican Party
  3. the nub of the story
noun
the idea that is intended
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  1. What is the meaning of this proverb?
noun
material of a particular kind or constitution
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  1. the immune response recognizes invading substances
noun
considerable capital (wealth or income)
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  1. he is a man of means
noun
what a communication that is about something is about
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message content subject matter
noun
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
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  1. wool has more body than rayon
  2. when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
noun
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
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  1. shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man

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