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substance

/ˈsʌbstəns/
noun
  1. Physical matter; material.

    Similar: matter, stuff

  2. The essential part of anything; the most vital part.

    Similar: crux, gist

  3. Substantiality; solidity; firmness.

    "Some textile fabrics have little substance."

Synonymscrux, gist, dope, gear, matter, stuff
verb
  1. To give substance to; to make real or substantial.

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