Meaning of substance

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English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", question 5

Charles: It's very good the way he sits at the table and eats his ......... with a knife and fork.

(a) substance
(b) content
(c) sustenance
(d) food

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #57 "Chit Chat: At the pub", answer 5

Charles: It's very good the way he sits at the table and eats his food with a knife and fork.

Correct answer: (d) food
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what substance means?

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[Conchita]

One definition of substance is: matter or material of which things can be made: polythene is a man-made substance.

It can also refer to the basis of an argument or report: there is no substance in the rumour that the minister is going to resign; this lends substance to the rumour: makes it seem more likely to be true.

Yet another meaning for the word: a woman of substance, for example, refers to a wealthy woman.

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