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substance

/ˈsʌbstəns/

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noun

plural -stances

[count] a material of a particular kind

chemical/toxic/hazardous/dangerous substances

The pancreas secretes a substance called insulin.

The floor was covered with a white, powdery substance that turned out to be flour.

a drug that is considered harmful and whose use is controlled by law or made illegal

heroin and other illegal substances

He had a history of substance abuse.

Codeine is a controlled substance. [=a drug that you need permission from a doctor to use]

[noncount] the quality of being meaningful, useful, or important

matters of substance

When has he ever said anything of substance?

The book lacks substance.

the quality of being true or believable

These rumors have no substance. = These rumors are without substance. [=these rumors are not true]

The results of the study give substance to their theory.

[noncount] :the most basic or necessary part or quality of something :essence

the substance of my argument

These two books differ in both style and substance. [=content]

He stated, in substance [=in essence, essentially], that it is not his fault and he will not pay for damages.

a man/woman/person of substance

literary :a person who is rich and powerful

She married a man of substance.

sum and substance

xem sum