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- [in suhb-stuh ns]
- /ɪn ˈsʌb stəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in suhb-stuh ns]
- /ɪn ˈsʌb stəns/
Definitions of in substance words
- noun in substance that of which a thing consists; physical matter or material: form and substance. 1
- noun in substance a species of matter of definite chemical composition: a chalky substance. 1
- noun in substance controlled substance. 1
- noun in substance the subject matter of thought, discourse, study, etc. 1
- noun in substance the actual matter of a thing, as opposed to the appearance or shadow; reality. 1
- noun in substance substantial or solid character or quality: claims lacking in substance. 1
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Origin of in substance
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English < Latin substantia substance, essence (literally, that which stands under, i.e., underlies), equivalent to sub- sub- + -stant- (stem of stāns, present participle of stāre to stand) + -ia -ia (see -ance)
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Parts of speech for In substance
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
in substance popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
in substance usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for in substance
adv in substance
- mostly — for the most part; in the main: The work is mostly done.
- at heart — If you say that someone is a particular kind of person at heart, you mean that that is what they are really like, even though they may seem very different.
- inherently — existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute; inhering: an inherent distrust of strangers.
- primarily — essentially; mostly; chiefly; principally: They live primarily from farming.
- radically — with regard to origin or root.
Antonyms for in substance
adv in substance
- additionally — You use additionally to introduce something extra such as an extra fact or reason.
- slightly — small in amount, degree, etc.: a slight increase; a slight odor.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
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