nounπShareSubstance, material."The scientist carefully examined the strange matter in the lab. "substancematerialthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern."The school's budget is a matter of great concern to the parents. "conditionsituationaspectthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn approximate amount or extent."I stayed for a matter of months."amountnumberessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe essence; the pith; the embodiment."The matter of her success in school was her dedication and hard work. "abstractphilosophybeingqualitycharacteraspectessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing."The matter of the broken window caused a disagreement between the siblings. "sufferingemotionsituationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePus."The doctor examined the wound and said there was a lot of matter. "medicinebodydiseasesubstanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be important."Helping your sick grandmother matters a lot to her. "valueattitudephilosophymoralbeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important."I don't matter what time you get home, as long as you let me know. "attitudevaluemindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate."The infected cut began to matter, forming a painful abscess. "medicinephysiologybiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
