the substance

Definitions

The essential nature, underlying reality, or core meaning of something.

Physical matter or material of a particular kind.

The most important or significant part of a matter, argument, or document.

Examples

The substance found at the crime scene was sent to the laboratory for further analysis.

He was warned that the substance could be highly toxic if handled without proper protection.

Synonyms

the essence the core the gist the material the matter the heart the content

Antonyms

the surface the exterior the triviality the periphery the fluff the nonessential the facade