Synonyms of SUBSTANCES

noun

1. the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

   • SUBSTANCE13

2. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

   • KERNEL10
   • SUBSTANCE13
   • CORE6
   • CENTER8
   • CENTRE8
   • ESSENCE9
   • GIST5
   • HEART8
   • INWARDNESS14
   • MARROW11
   • MEAT6
   • NUB5
   • PITH9
   • SUM5

   Also: heart and soul, nitty-gritty.

3. the idea that is intended

   • MEANING10
   • SUBSTANCE13

4. material of a particular kind or constitution

   • SUBSTANCE13

5. considerable capital (wealth or income)

   • MEANS7
   • SUBSTANCE13

6. what a communication that is about something is about

   • MESSAGE10
   • CONTENT9
   • SUBSTANCE13

   Also: subject matter.

7. a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

   • SUBSTANCE13