English to English
noun
- the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
DNA is the substance of our genes.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
The gist of the prosecutor's argument.
The heart and soul of the Republican Party.
The nub of the story.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the idea that is intended
What is the meaning of this proverb?.
source: WordNet 3.0
- material of a particular kind or constitution
The immune response recognizes invading substances.
source: WordNet 3.0
- considerable capital (wealth or income)
He is a man of means.
source: WordNet 3.0
- what a communication that is about something is about
source: WordNet 3.0
- a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
Shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man.
source: WordNet 3.0
- That which underlies all outward manifestations; substratum; the permanent subject or cause of phenomena, whether material or spiritual; that in which properties inhere; that which is real, in distinction from that which is apparent; the abiding part of any existence, in distinction from any accident; that which constitutes anything what it is; real or existing essence.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- To furnish or endow with substance; to supply property to; to make rich.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
noun
- [sábstans] Sustansia; lamán
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
