SUBSTANCE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • that which has mass and occupies space
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter
    Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • the idea that is intended
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • What is the meaning of this proverb?
    Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the gist of the prosecutor’’s argument
    • the heart and soul of the Republican Party
    • the nub of the story
    Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • what a communication that is about something is about
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • considerable capital (wealth or income)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he is a man of means
    Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  6. Meaning
    • the stuff of which an object consists
    Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower