Matter
/ˈmætə/
The meaning and definition of Matter, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
“What's the matter?; state matters”
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An approximate amount or extent.
“I stayed for a matter of months.”
verb
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To be important.
“Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.”
- (in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
material stuff substance signify
Origin
From Middle English mater, from Anglo-Norman materie, from Old French materie, from Latin materia, from Latin mater.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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