substance of

Frequency: 7.211.8 per million words

the most important part or meaning of something

substancePREPOSITION (meaning: important content)

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Examples (10)

  • The lawyer explained the substance of the new law.
  • We need to understand the substance of his argument before we can respond.
  • The professor focused on the substance of the historical event, not just the dates.
  • She tried to grasp the substance of the complex theory.
  • The committee's report focused on the substance of the issue.
  • He was more interested in the substance of the discussion than in polite conversation.
  • The article delves into the substance of the debate.
  • Can you summarize the substance of the meeting for me?
  • The judge asked for the substance of the witness's testimony.
  • It's important to get to the substance of the matter quickly.