the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; DNA is the substance of our genes'
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; the gist of the prosecutors argument; the heart and soul of the Republican Party; the nub of the story
[ Syn: kernel , core , center , centre , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , marrow , meat , nub , pith , sum , nitty-gritty ]
the idea that is intended; What is the meaning of this proverb?
[ Syn: meaning ]
material of a particular kind or constitution; the immune response recognizes invading substances'
considerable capital (wealth or income); he is a man of means
[ Syn: means ]
what a communication that is about something is about
[ Syn: message , content , subject matter ]
a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man'