essence vs nub

essence and nub both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
essence	Yes	No	No	No
nub	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, essence and nub are synonyms defined as:

essence and nub: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Other synonyms of essence include center, centre, core, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, kernel, marrow, meat, nitty-gritty, pith, substance, sum.

essence (noun)	nub (noun)
a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor	the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience	a small piece
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work	a small lump or protuberance
any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

Difference between essence and nub

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