Used in a Sentence

substances

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for substances.

Editorial note

Since I've never had any addiction to substances I assume the above is what I am susceptible to.

Examples16
Definitions4
Parts of speech1

Quick take

Physical matter; material.

Meaning at a glance

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

noun

Physical matter; material.

noun

A form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.

noun

The essential part of anything; the most vital part.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for substances.

noun

Physical matter; material.

noun

A form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.

noun

The essential part of anything; the most vital part.

noun

Material possessions; estate; property; resources.

Example sentences

1

Since I've never had any addiction to substances I assume the above is what I am susceptible to.

2

You are supposed to sit back and absorb it potentially while under the influence of mind expanding substances.

3

Several other substances are not currently prohibited, but are monitored for their possible use as performance enhancing drugs.

4

The World Anti-Doping Agency constantly update their list of prohibited substances and develop new tests on a proactive basis.

5

Brain science has a very long way to go for sure, and legislation had impeded studying certain substances, yes.

6

So the theoretical advantage of different substances where never able to overcome the momentum Si has.

7

And brain science can't explain too much, because it couldn't research these substances, since they're illegal everywhere in the world.

8

Unfortunately it's often much easier to access alcohol than any of the many other psychoactive substances, either prescribed or currently illegal.

9

They didn't, because the margins are high on quasi-illicit substances produced in Chinese labs.

10

Further, in the US and Europe, we also have a long history of trying to find substances which kill infections.

11

Shulgin has a license, probably one of only a few ever given by the DEA, to produce, synthesize and test RCs and Psychoactive substances.

12

Your imagination is likely boosted by an illegal substances abuse.

Quote examples

1

There is another word that is used to refer to harmful addictive substances like cocaine ("narkotyk").

2

That's because "olive oil" is not a monolithic substance, it is a category of substances.

3

As I see caffeine validated, I wonder about other "upper" substances.

4

Another strange fact is that while all other psychedelics are boundary dissolving substances with your ego first to get booted, with DMT you apparently "maintain" your present self throughout the trip.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use substances in a sentence?

Since I've never had any addiction to substances I assume the above is what I am susceptible to.

What does substances mean?

Physical matter; material.

What part of speech is substances?

substances is commonly used as noun.