Thesaurus: substance

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1. n. That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence.
2. n. The most important element in any existence; the characteristic and essential components of anything; the main part; essential import; purport.
3. n. Body; matter; material of which a thing is made; hence, substantiality; solidity; firmness; as, the substance of which a garment is made; some textile fabrics have little substance.
4. n. Material possessions; estate; property; resources.
5. n. Same as Hypostasis, 2.
6. v. t. To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich.
7. n. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
8. n. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
9. n. the idea that is intended
10. n. material of a particular kind or constitution
11. n. considerable capital (wealth or income)
12. n. content communicating a message; what something is about