Noun

• S: (n) physical entity (an entity that has physical existence)
• direct hyponym / full hyponym
• S: (n) thing (a separate and self-contained entity)
• S: (n) object, physical object (a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow)
• S: (n) causal agent, cause, causal agency (any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results)
• S: (n) matter (that which has mass and occupies space)
• S: (n) process, physical process (a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states)
• S: (n) substance (material of a particular kind or constitution)
• direct hypernym / inherited hypernym / sister term
• S: (n) entity (that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving))