matter
word
/ˈmætɝ/
MAT-er
/mˈætɐ/
MAT-uh
Definition
Something that is important or a subject to be dealt with; it can also mean physical substance.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in phrases like 'does it matter?' meaning 'is it important?'. Can refer to physical 'matter' in science or metaphorical importance. Be careful not to confuse with 'material' which refers more to things used for making stuff.
Spanish: asunto - importarPortuguese (BR): assunto - importarPortuguese (PT): assunto - importarChinese (Simplified): 事情 - 重要Chinese (Traditional): 事情 - 重要Hindi: मामला - मायने रखनाArabic: مسألة - يهمBengali: বিষয় - পদার্থRussian: дело - вопрос - материя (вещество)Japanese: 問題 - 物質Vietnamese: vấn đề - vật chấtKorean: 문제 - 물질Turkish: mesele - konu - madde (fiziksel)Urdu: معاملہ - مادہIndonesian: masalah - materi
Example Sentences
Does it matter if I come late?
basic
Science studies the behavior of matter.
basic
This is an important matter for our company.
basic
It doesn’t matter what others think, just be yourself.
natural
When it comes to health, every little matter counts.
natural
Let’s move on, it’s not a big matter.
natural