/ˈsʌbstəns/
sub·stance
BrE /ˈsʌbstəns/
NAmE /ˈsʌbstəns/
[C]
a type of solid, liquid or gas that has particular qualities
a chemical/radioactive, etc. substance
banned/illegal substances (= drugs)
a sticky substance
[U]
the quality of being based on facts or the truth
It was malicious gossip, completely without substance.
The commission’s report gives substance to these allegations.
There is some substance in what he says.
[U]
the most important or main part of sth
Love and guilt form the substance of his new book.
I agreed with what she said in substance, though not with every detail.
[U] (formal)
importance
SYN significance
matters of substance
Nothing of any substance was achieved in the meeting.
a man/woman of ˈsubstance
(formal)
a rich and powerful man or woman