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essence

Pronunciation: [ˈɛs.əns]

Word

Learn how to use essence in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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Without kindness, the essence of friendship is lost.

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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.

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Do you know how to use essence in cooking?

How to pronounce essence

Pronunciation: [ˈɛs.əns]

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