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substance

Pronunciation: [/ˈsʌbstəns/]

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

Context: “physical matter”

(noun) a type of physical matter that has mass and takes up space. Substance can be a solid, liquid, or gas.

Example

The scientist studied the substance to determine its properties.

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The substance evaporated and disappeared into thin air.

Example

What is the substance made of?

Context: “important quality”

(noun) the quality of being important, meaningful, or having value. Substance refers to the real value or essence of something.

Example

Her speech had substance and inspired the audience.

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His arguments lacked substance and were easily dismissed.

Example

Does the book have substance or is it just fluff?

How to pronounce substance

Pronunciation: [/ˈsʌbstəns/]

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