essence
Pronunciation: [ˈɛs.əns]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(noun) the basic nature or important quality of something. It’s what makes something what it truly is, like the special thing that makes a fruit taste sweet.
Example
The essence of friendship is trust and support for each other.
Example
Without kindness, the essence of friendship is lost.
Example
What do you think is the essence of a good story?
Context: "substance"
(noun) a concentrated liquid made from plants or flowers. It's used to add flavor or fragrance, like vanilla essence in baking.
Example
I added a few drops of lemon essence to the cake for extra flavor.
Example
The recipe called for vanilla essence, but I didn't have any to use.
Example
Do you know how to use essence in cooking?
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