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matter

/ˈmætɚ/

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noun

plural -ters

[count] :something that is being done, talked about, or thought about

He has a few personal matters to deal with.

Disagreement is one thing, but accusations of lying are a different matter altogether!

Thanks for bringing this matter to our attention. [=for telling us about this problem or issue]

That's a matter for a jury (to decide).

The schedule is a matter of some concern. [=is something that we are worried about]

It's no easy/simple matter [=it's not easy] to find a decent place to live in this city.

This is no joking/laughing matter. = This is a serious matter.

Getting the money to finance a project like this is no small matter. [=is not an easy thing to do] - often used in an ironic way to refer to a difficult or important situation or problem

He wants to buy a new car, but first there's the little/small matter of getting enough money to pay for it. [=he can't buy a new car until he has enough money to pay for it]

matters [plural] :the situation or subject that is being discussed or dealt with

Let's not allow matters [=things] to get out of control.

She's an expert in legal/financial/money matters. = (formal) She's an expert in matters legal/financial.

It's best not to interfere in matters [=affairs] of the heart.

It didn't exactly help matters [=it didn't make the situation better] when he accused her of lying!

He laughed at her and then, to make matters worse, he accused her of lying! [=it made the situation worse when he accused her of lying]

To (further) complicate matters, they both have the same name. = To complicate matters further, they both have the same name. [=the situation is more complicated because they both have the same name]

After months of waiting for something to happen, he decided to take matters into his own hands. [=to do something himself instead of waiting for other people to do something]

[noncount] a physics :the thing that forms physical objects and occupies space

Can matter and energy be changed into each other?

material of a particular kind

vegetable matter

organic/waste matter

printed/reading matter [=books, magazines, newspapers, etc.] - see also back matter, front matter, gray matter, subject matter

the matter - used to ask if there is a problem or to say that there is or is not a problem

What's the matter? [=what's the problem?; what's wrong?]

Is anything the matter? [=is anything wrong?; is there a problem?] No, nothing's the matter. - often + with

Nothing's the matter with me. I'm fine.

There's something the matter with the car. [=there's something wrong with the car; there's a problem with the car] usage The question What's the matter? is usually asked in a friendly way.

You look sad. What's the matter? [=what's wrong?] The question What's the matter with you? is usually asked in an unfriendly way by someone who is annoyed or angry.

You keep making stupid mistakes. What's the matter with you? [=what's wrong with you?; why do you keep making stupid mistakes?]

a matter of

used to refer to a small amount

It cooks in a matter of (a few) minutes. [=it cooks in just a few minutes]

They quarreled over a matter of a mere couple of dollars.

The crisis was resolved in a matter of a few hours.

The ball was foul by a matter of inches.

used to say that one thing results from or requires another

Learning to ride a bicycle is a matter of practice. [=learning to ride a bicycle requires practice]

His success was just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. [=he succeeded because he was in the right place at the right time]

It's only a matter of time before/until we catch him. [=we will catch him eventually]

used to explain the reason for something

She insists on honesty as a matter of principle. [=because she believes that honesty is morally right]

All requests for free tickets are turned down as a matter of policy. [=because our policy requires it; because we have decided that that is what we should always do]

used to say that something is based on opinion, taste, etc.

He's doing a terrible job. That's a matter of opinion. [=that's not a definite fact; that's something that people have different opinions about]

Some people like seafood and some people don't. It's all just a matter of taste. [=it is something that is based on personal taste]

Her plans for the election are still a matter of conjecture. [=people are not sure about her plans for the election]

used to say that something is important, interesting, etc.

The outcome of the trial is a matter of interest to many people. [=many people are interested in the outcome of the trial]

Resolving this problem quickly is a matter of (some) urgency/importance. [=it is urgent/important to resolve this problem quickly]

I'd like to know how much it costs, just as a matter of interest. [=because I am interested in knowing even though I do not need to know]

a matter of debate

xem debate

a matter of life and death

xem life

a matter of record

something that is known because it has been publicly said or reported in the past

His opposition to the plan is a matter of record.

as a matter of course

used to say that something will or should happen because it is natural, usual, or logical

You should take proper precautions as a matter of course. [=as part of your usual routine]

We went out to dinner on her birthday, and as a matter of course [=of course, naturally] we paid for her meal.

as a matter of fact

xem fact

for that matter

used with a statement that adds to a previous statement

I haven't seen him for yearsor her either, for that matter. [=I also haven't seen her for years]

mind over matter

xem mind

no matter

informal - used to say that something is not important

I may be delayed for a few minutes. No matter. [=it doesn't matter] We still have plenty of time.

used with what, how, when, etc., to say that something does not, will not, or should not affect something else

I'm going to do it, no matter what you say. = No matter what you say, I'm going to do it. [=nothing you say will stop me from doing it]

He intends to buy that car no matter how much it costs.

Everyone is welcome here, no matter where they come from.

He wants to win, no matter what. [=he wants to win so much that he will do anything to win] - see also no matter how you slice it at 2slice

the fact of the matter is

used to emphasize a statement that follows

She thinks she knows what she's talking about, but the fact of the matter is, she's wrong.

The budget is very tight this year. The fact of the matter is, we may have to lay off a few employees.

the truth of the matter

used to stress the truth of a statement

We may have to lay off a few employees this year. That's the truth of the matter. [=that's the truth]

The truth of the matter is, she was wrong and he was right.

verb

not used in progressive tenses -ters; -tered; -tering

[no obj] :to be important

Our families and friends are the people who matter most to us. [=the people we care about most]

Her wealth doesn't matter to me. = It doesn't matter to me that she's rich. [=I don't care that she is rich]

It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me!

Which would you prefer? Either one is fine. It really doesn't matter (to me).

I don't care if you're a little late. All that matters is that you're safe. = The only thing that matters is that you're safe. = What matters is that you're safe.

Why are you being so quiet? Does it matter? Of course it matters!

What does it matter? = It doesn't matter. [=it's not important; I don't care]

I see that she's late again. Not that it matters (to me). [=she's late again, but that's all right] - often + that

He acts as if it doesn't matter that he lied to us. - often + how, who, what, etc.

It doesn't matter how old you are.

It doesn't matter what I say to him. He just won't listen.

It doesn't matter whether we stay at home or go out.

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