nounπShareSubstance, material."The artist uses different matters, such as clay and wood, to create her sculptures. "materialsubstanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.""The health of our family matters to me more than anything else." "conditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn approximate amount or extent."I stayed for a matter of months."amountmassChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe essence; the pith; the embodiment."In writing, clarity and conciseness are the matters that truly make a message effective. "beingphilosophyabstractthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareInducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing."The persistent bullying at school became serious matters of concern for the parents and teachers. "sufferingemotionmindconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπSharePus."The doctor cleaned the wound carefully to remove all the matters so it could heal properly. "medicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be important."Showing up on time for your job interview matters. "valuephilosophybeingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important."It doesn't matter if you're late, as long as you finish the assignment. "attitudevaluemindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate."The doctor explained that if the wound isn't kept clean, it will likely become infected and matters. "medicinediseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
