substance

/ˈsʌbstəns/
noun
  1. A particular kind of matter with uniform properties; a material.
    • Honey is a sticky, sweet substance made by bees.
    • The chemist identified the unknown substance as sulfur.
    • The walls were coated with a waterproof substance.
  2. The most important or essential part of something; the real meaning or quality.
    • There was no substance to his argument; it was all just opinion.
    • She felt the movie lacked substance and was too focused on special effects.
    • The substance of the report focused on climate change solutions.
  3. The quality of being important, valid, or significant.
    • Her speech had real substance and inspired the audience.
    • The proposal lacks substance and needs more research.
    • The rumors had no substance and were quickly dismissed.
  4. Wealth and possessions; material resources.
    • He was a man of substance, owning several businesses.
    • The family lost all their substance in the financial crash.
    • She built her substance through years of hard work.
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