substance
gb/sˈʌbstəns/ us/sˈʌbstəns/
B1
Inglés
~ 2500
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
material of which something is made
The material or stuff that something is made from.
Patrón de uso:
[something] is made of [substance]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'substance' with 'subject' because they sound similar, but they have different meanings.
Sinónimos
material (More general; refers to any matter used for making things.)
Antónimos
void (Refers to the complete absence of matter.)
Colocaciones
illegal substance
|toxic substance
|chemical substance
|dangerous substance
|controlled substance
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Water is the most abundant substance on Earth.
- The lab is testing the chemical substances found in the river.
- That container holds a dangerous substance.
- The paint contains a toxic substance that can harm animals.
- Air is a mixture of different substances.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- Wood is a natural substance.
- This cup is made of a hard substance.
- Salt is a white substance.
- Glass is a clear substance.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
2
a drug or narcotic
A drug, often illegal, that changes how you feel or think.
Patrón de uso:
use/take [a substance]
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize 'substance' in this sense almost always refers to drugs, not just any material.
Sinónimos
narcotic (Often used for strong illegal drugs with addictive properties.)
Antónimos
medicine (A drug used for health benefits, not abuse.)
Colocaciones
controlled substance
|abuse of substances
|substance abuse
|illegal substances
Temas
health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
- Substance abuse is a major social problem.
- The athlete tested positive for a banned substance.
- Many young people experiment with illegal substances.
- The program helps people recover from substance addiction.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He took an illegal substance.
- The police found a dangerous substance in his bag.
- Some people have problems with substance abuse.
- The doctor warned about harmful substances.
Sustantivo
B2
entity
3
essential meaning or quality
The main or most important part or idea of something.
Patrón de uso:
the substance of [something]
Error frecuente:
Learners might confuse this with 'topic'; 'substance' implies depth and importance, not just subject matter.
Sinónimos
essence (Focuses on the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality.)
Antónimos
appearance (Focuses on outward look rather than inner reality.)
Colocaciones
the substance of the argument
|matters of substance
|lacking in substance
Temas
communication
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- The substance of her speech was about climate change.
- We should focus on the substance, not the style.
- His claims lack substance and cannot be verified.
- The book has more style than substance.
- They discussed matters of great substance.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The substance of the story is about love.
- Her words had little substance.
- We talked about the real substance of the problem.
- The report has a lot of substance.
Sustantivo
formal
C1
entity
4
a person's wealth and property
The money and things that a person owns.
Sinónimos
assets (A more technical term often used in finance and law.)
Antónimos
poverty (The state of having little or no money or possessions.)
Colocaciones
man of substance
|woman of substance
Temas
business
|law
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He was a man of great substance in the community.
- She inherited her family's entire substance after their passing.
- People of substance often donate to charitable causes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He is a man of substance.
- She has much substance and can help others.
- They are people of great substance.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
substance
AFI
GB/sˈʌbstəns/
US/sˈʌbstəns/
Sílabas y acento
sub - stance (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sub)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: substance
- Plural: substance, substances
Familia de palabras
Forms
substances
noun
Core family
substantial
adjective B1
substantially
adverb B2
Related words
substantive
adjective C1
Negative and opposite forms
insubstantial
adjective
Advanced or less common
substantiate
verb C1
substantiation
noun C1
Expresiones
in substance
1/ˈɪn sˈʌbstəns/
fixed phrase
formal
in main meaning or essence
Basically; in its most important meaning.
Ejemplos
- In substance, their two proposals are the same.
- His argument is, in substance, correct.
of substance
1/əv sˈʌbstəns/
fixed phrase
having importance or value
Important or valuable in some way.
Ejemplos
- She is an artist of substance and talent.
- They discussed issues of substance.
substance abuse
1/sˈʌbstəns əbjˈus/
fixed phrase
harmful use of drugs or alcohol
Using drugs or alcohol in a way that is harmful to health or life.
Ejemplos
- Substance abuse can lead to serious health problems.
- The clinic treats people with substance abuse problems.
- The center helps people recover from substance abuse.
- Substance abuse can lead to serious health issues.