substance

substances
Noun
1. that which has mass and occupies space; "an atom is the smallest indivisible unit of matter"
(synonym)
(hypernym)
(hyponym) ,
2. the stuff of which an object consists
(hypernym) , , ,
3. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
(synonym) , , , , , , , , , , , , ,
(hypernym) , ,
(hyponym)
4. the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"
(synonym)
(hypernym) ,
(hyponym) , ,
5. considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"
(synonym)
(hypernym)
(hyponym)
6. what a communication that is about something is about
(synonym) , ,
(hypernym)
(hyponym)
We agree to comply with the copyright notice and statements mentioned in WordNet
license.