Essence Definition & Meaning
essence
- noun
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
- any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
- the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
"Essence" in song lyrics
See how essence is used in real songs:
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"Believe in your self and not a yeses essence"
2Mex — Alive-a-Cation -
"Time for new lessons, yo, time is of the essence"
60 Second Assassin f/ 12 O'Clock, Chi-King, Timbo King — Clockz N' Kingz -
"back to the essence"
Aceyalone — Show Your Right
Words that rhyme with essence
Usage tips for "essence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "essence" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for essence to find words that pair well.
Use "essence" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does essence mean?
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story" any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
- What part of speech is essence?
- Essence is a noun.
- How many definitions does essence have?
- Essence has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).