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- pronunciation:
- suhb
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- features:
- Word Parts
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noun |
| definition 1: |
that of which something is made; matter.
The substance of my shirt is cotton.- synonyms:
- material, matter, stuff
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| definition 2: |
a particular kind of matter.
The table was covered with a sticky substance.
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| definition 3: |
the important part of something; meaning.
The substance of her phone call was a request for help.- synonyms:
- core, essence, intent, soul
- similar words:
- content, meat
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| related words: |
core, intent, kernel, material, object, point, text, thing, weight |
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The word substance
contains the following part:
sta, stas, stat, stant, -stance
Latin and Greek
root
that means stand, standing, stabilize
  Example words:
circumstance, constant, ecstasy, establish, obstacle, stable, static, station, stationary, statue, status, substance
- synonyms:
- sist
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