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Meaning of sum and substance | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The essential meaning of written or spoken words; gist, crux.

uncountable

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

sum assured sum of best sum of its parts sum of parts sum total sum-total

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