matter
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/ˈmætər/
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/ˈmætə(r)/
noun
A2
a reason for concern or unhappiness
Is something the matter with Bob? He seems very down.
B1
a situation or issue that needs attention
It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind.
B1
the current state of affairs
And then, to make matters worse, his parents turned up.
B1
a circumstance that is contingent on something
She resigned over a matter of principle.
R
the physical substance of the universe
This swirling mass of energy and matter is classed as a spiral galaxy.
R
a type of substance
There were small lumps of matter floating on the surface.
verb
R
to be of importance or significance
She was trying to get noticed by the people who matter.
translation
a reason for concern or unhappiness; a situation or issue that needs attention; the current state of affairs; a circumstance that is contingent on something; the physical substance of the universe; a type of substance
to be of importance or significance
Word Forms
3rd Present
matters
Past
mattered
Perfect
mattered
Progressive
mattering
Plural
matters