mattered
word · lemma: matter
/ˈmætɝd/
MA-durd
/mˈætəd/
MA-tuhd
Definition
To be important or have significance. "Mattered" is the past tense, so it means was important at that time.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal settings, usually with 'to' (e.g., 'it mattered to me'). Often used in negative statements ('it didn't matter'). Don't confuse with 'material' or 'matter' as a noun (substance).
Spanish: importar - tener importanciaPortuguese (BR): importar - ter importânciaPortuguese (PT): importar - ter importânciaChinese (Simplified): 重要 - 有关系Chinese (Traditional): 重要 - 有關係Hindi: महत्व रखना - मायने रखनाArabic: كان مهمًا - له أهميةBengali: গুরুত্বপূর্ণ ছিল - mattered (গুরুত্বের অর্থে)Russian: имело значениеJapanese: 重要だったVietnamese: đã quan trọng - đã có ý nghĩaKorean: 중요했다Turkish: önemliydiUrdu: اہم تھا - معنی رکھتا تھاIndonesian: penting - berarti (dalam arti penting)
Example Sentences
It mattered to her that you came to the party.
basic
What you said really mattered to me.
basic
Nothing else mattered after the news.
basic
He acted like it never mattered how late he was.
natural
In the end, only your happiness mattered to us.
natural
They apologized, but by then it hardly mattered anymore.
natural