Synonyms of substance

10 similar words · 16 opposite words

Another word for substance is matter. Other synonyms of substance are stuff, mass, material, body and gist. The opposite of substance is mind.

Synonyms and similar words for substance

cruxThe basic, central, or essential point or feature.
gistThe main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart...

corporeityA body, a physical substance.
bodySubstance; physical presence.
massA medicinal substance made into a cohesive, homogeneous lump, of consistency suitable for making pills.
materialThe elements, constituents or substance of which something physical or non-physical composed of or can be made of.

nothing
vacuum
void
energy
force
heat
lightA firework made by filling a case with a substance which burns brilliantly with a white or coloured flame.
power
ego
dream
mindThe non-material substance or set of processes in which consciousness, perception, affectivity, judgement, thinking...
personality
phantom
shadow
soul
spirit

noun Physical matter; material.
noun A form of matter that has constant chemical composition and characteristic properties.
noun The essential part of anything; the most vital part.

What is another word for substance?: Substance has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as matter, stuff, mass, material, body, gist and crux.
What is the opposite of substance?: The opposite of substance is mind. Other antonyms of substance are light, nothing, power, energy and force.
What does substance mean?: Substance means physical matter; material.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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