substance

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A tip for you: I work in support, and weasel words are the substance of our being.

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Quick take

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of substance gathered in one view.

noun

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"

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the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

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the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for substance.

noun

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists; "DNA is the substance of our genes"

noun

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"

See also: kernel, core, center, centre, essence, gist, heart, inwardness

noun

the idea that is intended; "What is the meaning of this proverb?"

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material of a particular kind or constitution; "the immune response recognizes invading substances"

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considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"

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what a communication that is about something is about

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a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"

Example sentences

A tip for you: I work in support, and weasel words are the substance of our being.

It turns my stomach; sorry that I have nothing of more substance to add to this story.

From the article: Im finding that most of the concerns on the substance out there are unfounded.

But that would certainly have glorified form over substance and, I think, the Court got it right in the end.

Compared to the talks featured on TED's home page, it just doesn't have the substance, the impact, the original research, or the delivery that those talks have.

" The absolutely essential thing to keep in mind is to say nothing of substance about the matter under investigation.

But given Arrington's experience both with AOL and with the overall notion of privacy, I'd expect something with a little more substance and perspective.

When will Paypal and other companies that take this "under no circumstances say anything with substance" tack to PR learn that it's utterly counter-productive?

Unless Vint Cerf is trying to say that's not important, perhaps it's a little counterproductive to make an article that shoots down a core idea for internet freedom without providing anything else of substance to fill its place.