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essence

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɛsəns/

essence means: The most important quality that makes something what it is.

noun

BASIC NATUREB2

The most important quality that makes something what it is.

  • The essence of the plan is simple.
  • Her photograph captures the essence of village life.
  • In essence, we want the same thing.

How to use it: the essence of something (Trust is the essence of a good friendship.)

Similar words: core, heart, nature

Common phrases: essence of something, in essence, capture the essence, true essence

PERFUMEC2

A liquid used to give someone or something a pleasant smell.

  • She wore a delicate rose essence.
  • A bottle of fragrant essence stood on the dressing table.
  • He put a drop of essence on his wrist.

Similar words: perfume, fragrance

Common phrases: rose essence, fragrant essence, bottle of essence

Questions about essence

What does essence mean?

The most important quality that makes something what it is.

What is essence in other languages?

Türkçe: öz · Español: esencia · Français: essence · Deutsch: Wesen · Italiano: essenza · 日本語: 本質

How do you pronounce essence?

It is pronounced /ˈɛsəns/.

How do you use essence in a sentence?

The essence of the plan is simple. Her photograph captures the essence of village life.

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