substance
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈsʌbstəns/
Forms: substances
substance means: The basic material or central part that something consists of.
noun
The basic material or central part that something consists of.
- The bottle contains a sticky substance.
- Several substances were found in the water.
- The substance of her argument remained the same.
The quality of being solid, firm, or thick enough to feel strong.
- This cloth has little substance.
- The heavier fabric gives the coat substance.
- These thin boards lack the substance needed for a sturdy shelf.
Money, property, and other valuable things that someone owns.
- He was a man of substance.
- She inherited much of her father's substance.
- Only citizens of substance could afford such houses.
Questions about substance
What does substance mean?
The basic material or central part that something consists of.
What is substance in other languages?
Türkçe: madde · Español: sustancia · Français: substance · Deutsch: Substanz · Italiano: sostanza · 日本語: 物質
How do you pronounce substance?
It is pronounced /ˈsʌbstəns/.
How do you use substance in a sentence?
The bottle contains a sticky substance. Several substances were found in the water.
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