🧪Substance

noun
/ˈsʌb.stəns/

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties

Example Sentences

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

The substance of the matter was highly controversial.

Synonyms

material, matter, essence, content, element, composition
Entry 1
material, matter, essence, content
Entry 2
material, matter, element, composition

Antonyms

emptiness, void, superficiality, nonentity
Entry 1
emptiness, void, superficiality
Entry 2
nonentity, void

Collocations

chemical substance, controlled substance, substance abuse, essential substance, substantial evidence
Entry 1
chemical substance, controlled substance, substance abuse, essential substance
Entry 2
substance abuse, chemical substance, substantial evidence

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