B1noun 2K

Substance

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsʌbstəns/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsʌbstəns/"]/

Meaning of Substance

a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities

In simple words: A material or matter that has weight and takes up space.

Substance in a sentence

• The primary substance in the recipe is flour.
• Scientists study the chemical properties of various substances.
• Water is considered a substance that is vital for life.
• The substance of his argument was quite convincing.
• There are many substances used in the manufacturing process.
• Different substances can change their state under varying temperatures.

How to use Substance

Used in both scientific and everyday contexts to refer to physical materials or essential qualities. It’s not typically used in very informal speech.

Grammar pattern

noun + of + substance

Memory hint

Think of 'substance' as 'substance' in your breakfast smoothie - the good stuff!

Related words

Collocations with Substance

• addictive
• cancer-causing
• carcinogenic
• use
• abuse
• contain
• use
• abuse
• real
• added
• have
• add
• give something
• in substance
• of substance
• with substance
• real
• added
• have
• add
• give something
• in substance
• of substance
• with substance
• real
• added
• have
• add
• give something
• in substance
• of substance
• with substance

Synonyms for Substance

• material
• matter
• element
• ingredient
• content

Opposites of Substance

• absence
• lack

Common mistakes with Substance

• Confused with 'substantial', which refers to importance or size.
• Omitting 'of' when using 'substance' in phrases.
• Using 'substance' to describe abstract ideas without qualifiers.

Frequently asked questions about Substance

What does Substance mean?

A material or matter that has weight and takes up space.

What is the definition of Substance?

a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities

How do you use Substance in a sentence?

The primary substance in the recipe is flour.

Can you give another example of Substance?

Scientists study the chemical properties of various substances.

What are synonyms for Substance?

Common alternatives include material, matter, element, ingredient, content.

What is the opposite of Substance?

Opposite meanings include absence, lack.

What words go with Substance?

It commonly pairs with addictive, cancer-causing, carcinogenic, use, abuse, contain, use, abuse, real, added, have, add, give something, in substance, of substance, with substance, real, added, have, add, give something, in substance, of substance, with substance, real, added, have, add, give something, in substance, of substance, with substance.

What are common mistakes when using Substance?

Confused with 'substantial', which refers to importance or size. Omitting 'of' when using 'substance' in phrases. Using 'substance' to describe abstract ideas without qualifiers.

How do you pronounce Substance?

US: /["/ˈsʌbstəns/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsʌbstəns/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Substance?

Used in both scientific and everyday contexts to refer to physical materials or essential qualities. It’s not typically used in very informal speech.

What CEFR level is Substance?

"Substance" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.