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substance
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
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noun
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
“DNA is the substance of our genes”
noun
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
“shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man”
noun
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
“wool has more body than rayon”
noun
the idea that is intended
“What is the meaning of this proverb?”
noun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
“the gist of the prosecutor's argument”
noun
content communicating a message; what something is about
noun
considerable capital (wealth or income)
“he is a man of means”
noun
material of a particular kind or constitution
“the immune response recognizes invading substances”
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DNA is the substance of our genes
shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
wool has more body than rayon
when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake
What is the meaning of this proverb?
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story
he is a man of means
the immune response recognizes invading substances
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