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| mat·ter [ máttər ] |
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1. (plural matters) something under consideration: something that is being considered or needs to be dealt with
  This is a matter for serious thought.
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2. cause of problem: the reason why something is wrong or not working properly, or why somebody is annoyed, upset, or not feeling well
What's the matter?
There's something the matter with the alarm.
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3. substance: a substance or material of a particular kind
reading matter
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4. substance constituting universe: the material substance of the universe that has mass, occupies space, and is convertible to energy
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5. printed text: text or other material that is printed
cheaper rates for printed matter
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6. subject of speech or writing: the subject that is dealt with in speech or writing, as opposed to its presentation
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7. what is perceived by mind: in Cartesian philosophy, something that is extended in space and persists through time, and is contrasted with mind
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8. (plural mat·ters) something to be proved: a case to be proved or resolved in a court of law
Who is the defendant in this matter?
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9. bodily discharge: something that is discharged from the body, e.g. pus
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plural noun mat·ters |
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circumstances: the current situation or circumstances
Getting angry will make matters worse.
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intransitive verb (past and past participle mat·tered, present participle mat·ter·ing, 3rd person present singular mat·ters) |
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1. have importance: to be important
The only thing that matters is for you to get better.
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2. make difference: to make a difference
It doesn't matter how you tell her, just make sure she knows.
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| [12th century. Directly or via Anglo-Norman mater(i)e, French matière< Latin materia "timber, stuff" < mater "mother"] |
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a matter of opinion a subject about which there are varying views
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as a matter of course in accordance with normal procedure or expected events
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for that matter as far as that is concerned
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no mat·ter
1. regardless of
No matter how many we distribute, there are never enough.
2. it is not important
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no matter what used to express determination in the face of uncertain circumstances or consequences
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