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Definition substance in British English

substance noun

noun
/ˈsʌbstəns/
Example

The wood is coated with a special substance that protects it from the sun.

Example

Some workers had developed cancer after exposure to radioactive substances.

Synonyms and related words
substance material powder
2

a drug that people can start to depend on, especially an illegal drug

Example

Heroin is an addictive substance.

Example

The campus is a substance-free environment.

Synonyms and related words
acid anabolic steroid cannabis
3

the quality of being important, real, or useful, or something that shows this quality

Example

Her comments added substance to the debate.

Example

The band is all glitz and no substance.

Example

The agency hasn't accomplished anything of substance for years.

4

the most important ideas or basic meaning of a discussion or a piece of writing

Example

He refused to discuss the substance of the meetings.

Synonyms and related words
contention focus item meaning significance usage
5

the fact that something is based on accurate information

Example

There is no substance to his accusations.

Example

Their appearance together gave substance to the rumours of their imminent marriage.

Synonyms and related words
truth fact actuality
Definition substance in British English