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Mattered Meaning in English

word · lemma: matter

/ˈmætɝd/
MA-durd
/mˈætəd/
MA-tuhd

释义

To be important or have significance. "Mattered" is the past tense, so it means was important at that time.

用法与细微差别

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).

例句

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