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Definition matter in American English

matter noun

noun
/ˈmætər/
1

something that you are discussing, considering, or dealing with

Example

Teachers feel this is a matter for discussion with parents.

Example

an extremely important matter

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referent matter issue
Example

You look sad. What's the matter?

Example

What's the matter with the car?

Example

I think there's something the matter with the printer.

Example

There's nothing the matter with you - you're just tired.

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stormy acrimonious uneasy
3

a situation that someone is involved in

Example

Her angry attitude didn't improve matters.

Example

The package arrived late and, to make matters worse, it wasn't what we had ordered.

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situation circumstance conditions
Example

You can improve the soil by adding composted organic matter.

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substance material powder
4.1

the physical substance that everything in the world is made of

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substance material powder
4.2

the yellow substance that a part of your body produces when it is infected

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antibody biosecurity candida
5

used for emphasizing how short a period of time is

Example

The school could close in a matter of a few weeks.

Synonyms and related words
moment second instant
Definition matter in American English

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