Substance

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