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sum and substance

sum and sub·stance
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhm and suhb-stuh ns]
    • /sʌm ænd ˈsʌb stəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhm and suhb-stuh ns]
    • /sʌm ænd ˈsʌb stəns/

Definition of sum and substance words

  • noun sum and substance main idea, gist, or point: the sum and substance of an argument. 1
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Origin of sum and substance

First appearance:

before 1585
One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95

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Parts of speech for Sum and substance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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sum and substance popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for sum and substance

noun sum and substance

  • apercu — outline
  • apercus — a hasty glance; a glimpse.
  • bottom line — The bottom line in a decision or situation is the most important factor that you have to consider.
  • corey — the penis
  • main idea — the most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about: Find the main idea in each paragraph.
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Antonyms for sum and substance

noun sum and substance

  • dissertation — a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
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