substance
gb/sˈʌbstəns/ us/sˈʌbstəns/
B1
Inglês
~ 2500
anyag, kábítószer, drog, pszichoaktív szer, lényeg, tartalom, vagyon, javak
NOME
B1
1
anyag
A2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is made of [substance]
Water is the most abundant substance on Earth.
A víz a leggyakoribb anyag a Földön.
The lab is testing the chemical substances found in the river.
A laboratórium a folyóban talált vegyi anyagokat vizsgálja.
That container holds a dangerous substance.
The paint contains a toxic substance that can harm animals.
Air is a mixture of different substances.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Wood is a natural substance.
A fa természetes anyag.
This cup is made of a hard substance.
Ez a pohár kemény anyagból készült.
Salt is a white substance.
Glass is a clear substance.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'substance' with 'subject' because they sound similar, but they have different meanings.
Significado
material of which something is made
Colocações
illegal substance
|toxic substance
|chemical substance
|dangerous substance
|controlled substance
Sinónimos
material (More general; refers to any matter used for making things.)
Antónimos
void (Refers to the complete absence of matter.)
Temas
science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The material or stuff that something is made from.
The physical matter from which a thing is composed.
NOME
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
use/take [a substance]
He was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
Kábítószer birtoklása miatt tartóztatták le.
Substance abuse is a major social problem.
A kábítószerekkel való visszaélés súlyos társadalmi probléma.
The athlete tested positive for a banned substance.
Many young people experiment with illegal substances.
The program helps people recover from substance addiction.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He took an illegal substance.
Tiltott szert vett be.
The police found a dangerous substance in his bag.
A rendőrség veszélyes szert talált a táskájában.
Some people have problems with substance abuse.
The doctor warned about harmful substances.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize 'substance' in this sense almost always refers to drugs, not just any material.
Significado
a drug or narcotic
Colocações
controlled substance
|abuse of substances
|substance abuse
|illegal substances
Sinónimos
narcotic (Often used for strong illegal drugs with addictive properties.)
Antónimos
medicine (A drug used for health benefits, not abuse.)
Temas
health
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A drug, often illegal, that changes how you feel or think.
A drug, especially an illegal one, that affects the mind or body.
NOME
B2
3
Padrão de uso:
the substance of [something]
The substance of her speech was about climate change.
Beszédének lényege az éghajlatváltozás volt.
We should focus on the substance, not the style.
A tartalomra kellene összpontosítanunk, nem a stílusra.
His claims lack substance and cannot be verified.
The book has more style than substance.
They discussed matters of great substance.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The substance of the story is about love.
A történet lényege a szerelem.
Her words had little substance.
Nem sok tartalom volt a szavaiban.
We talked about the real substance of the problem.
The report has a lot of substance.
Erro comum:
Learners might confuse this with 'topic'; 'substance' implies depth and importance, not just subject matter.
Significado
essential meaning or quality
Colocações
the substance of the argument
|matters of substance
|lacking in substance
Sinónimos
essence (Focuses on the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality.)
Antónimos
appearance (Focuses on outward look rather than inner reality.)
Temas
communication
|philosophy
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The main or most important part or idea of something.
The essential meaning, importance, or quality of something, especially in contrast to how it looks.
NOME
C1
FORMAL
4
He was a man of great substance in the community.
A közösségben nagy vagyonú embernek számított.
She inherited her family's entire substance after their passing.
A haláluk után ő örökölte a család teljes vagyonát.
People of substance often donate to charitable causes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He is a man of substance.
Ő vagyonos ember.
She has much substance and can help others.
Nagy vagyona van, ezért tud segíteni másokon.
They are people of great substance.
Significado
a person's wealth and property
Colocações
man of substance
|woman of substance
Sinónimos
assets (A more technical term often used in finance and law.)
Antónimos
poverty (The state of having little or no money or possessions.)
Temas
business
|law
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The money and things that a person owns.
A person's money, possessions, and other material assets.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
substance
IPA
GB/sˈʌbstəns/
US/sˈʌbstəns/
Sílabas e acento
sub - stance (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (sub)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: substance
- Plural: substance, substances
Família de palavras
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
Expressões
in substance
1/ˈɪn sˈʌbstəns/
fixed phrase
formal
in main meaning or essence
Basically; in its most important meaning.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos
- 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.