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substance

Substance describes some material or item with a particular texture or an intoxicating drink or drug. (noun)

  1. An example of substance is something that feels like silk.
  2. An example of a substance is alcohol.

Substance describes something based in fact or supported by logic. It also describes something or someone who has merit or worth. (noun)

  1. An example of substance is when an argument makes sense and has facts to back it up.
  2. Substance is a person who is smart and interested in the world.

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