what does substance mean?
SUBSTANCE as NOUN
- Meaning
- that which has mass and occupies space
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- 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
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- Meaning
- the idea that is intended
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- 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
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- Meaning
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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- 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
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- Meaning
- what a communication that is about something is about
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Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- considerable capital (wealth or income)
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Hypernyms(s) substance is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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
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