English / word
essence
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something, determining its character.
In context
01
Simplicity is the true essence of good writing.
02
The poem captures the romantic essence of village life in Bengal.
Synonyms
core,substance,heart
Antonyms
appearance,surface,superficiality
Collocations
in essence,capture the essence,true essence