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substance

('s/@/bst/@/ns )

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists(noun.tops)

Example:
DNA is the substance of our genes.

source: wordnet30
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
center, centre, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, sum

source: wordnet30
the idea that is intended(noun.cognition)

Synonym:
meaning

source: wordnet30
material of a particular kind or constitution(noun.substance)

Example:
The immune response recognizes invading substances.

source: wordnet30
considerable capital (wealth or income)(noun.possession)

Synonym:
means

source: wordnet30
what a communication that is about something is about(noun.communication)

Synonym:
content, message, subject matter

source: wordnet30
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties(noun.tops)

Example:
Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man.

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich.(verb)

source: webster1913

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