[ noun ]
■ the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
e.g.)
・DNA is the substance of our genes
[ noun ]
■ a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
e.g.)
・shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man
[ noun ]
■ the idea that is intended
→
meaning
[ noun ]
■ the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
→
center
,
centre
,
core
,
essence
,
gist
,
heart
,
heart and soul
,
inwardness
,
kernel
,
marrow
,
meat
,
nitty-gritty
,
nub
,
pith
,
sum
[ noun ]
■ what a communication that is about something is about
→
content
,
message
,
subject matter
[ noun ]
■ considerable capital (wealth or income)
→
means
[ noun ]
■ material of a particular kind or constitution
e.g.)
・the immune response recognizes invading substances
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