DICTOMETER

SUBSTANCES

1. Synonyms:
   • Substance
   Definitions:
   • the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
   Examples:
   • DNA is the substance of our genes
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Kernel
   • Substance
   • Core
   • Center
   • Centre
   • Essence
   • Gist
   • Heart
   • Heart and soul
   • Inwardness
   • Marrow
   • Meat
   • Nub
   • Pith
   • Sum
   • Nitty-gritty
   Definitions:
   • the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
   Examples:
   • The gist of the prosecutor's argument
   • The heart and soul of the Republican Party
   • The nub of the story
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Meaning
   • Substance
   Definitions:
   • the idea that is intended
   Examples:
   • What is the meaning of this proverb?
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Substance
   Definitions:
   • material of a particular kind or constitution
   Examples:
   • The immune response recognizes invading substances
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Means
   • Substance
   Definitions:
   • considerable capital (wealth or income)
   Examples:
   • He is a man of means
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Message
   • Content
   • Subject matter
   • Substance
   Definitions:
   • what a communication that is about something is about
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Substance
   Definitions:
   • a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
   Examples:
   • Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man