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Substances

/ ˈsʌbstʌnsʌz / / ˈsʌbstʌnsɪz / Another word for substances — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

means sum meat meaning essence nittygritty center core substance pith inwardness content subjectmatter heartandsoul heart centre nub message marrow gist kernel

Synonyms by register

Formal

materials elements matter components

Informal

stuff things goods materials

Literary

essence quiddity being

Antonyms

emptiness nothingness void insubstantiality nonexistence unreality

Common collocations

  • chemical substances
  • hazardous substances
  • intoxicating substances
  • controlled substances
  • natural substances
  • foreign substances
  • organic substances
  • psychotropic substances

Word family

noun substance
verb substantiate
adjective substantial
adverb substantially

Usage note

Often used in scientific or legal contexts. Can refer to physical matter or the essential nature of something.

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