Thesaurus
substance
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of SUBSTANCE
1
the basic elements from which something can be developed <many thought that the mayor's speech lacked substance because specific proposals for solving the city's problems were few>
2
the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is <tireless caring and nurturing that was the very substance of maternal love>
Related Words heart, spirit; alpha and omega, center, core, keynote, marrow, pith, seat; embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification; aspect, attribute, feature, property; gist, kernel, nub
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the total of one's money and property <measure the worth of a person not by his earthly substance but by his good deeds>
Related Words belongings, chattels, effects, holdings, paraphernalia, possessions, things; bankroll, deep pockets, finances, funds, money, wallet; abundance, affluence, prosperity, success; treasure, valuables; accession, acquisition, personal property, personalty, property; nest egg, reserve, resources, savings, treasury
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