means vs substance

means and substance both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
means	Yes	No	No	No
substance	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, means and substance are synonyms defined as:

means (noun)	substance (noun)
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end	the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
an artifact (that is instrumental in accomplishing some end) for accomplishing some end	a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties
considerable capital (wealth or income)	the property of holding together and retaining its shape
	the idea that is intended
	the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
	content communicating a message; what something is about
	considerable capital (wealth or income)
	material of a particular kind or constitution