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- pronunciation:
- mae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
all substances of the universe that can be seen, touched, or measured.
Matter includes solids, liquids, and gases.Water is liquid matter, but it becomes solid matter when it freezes. |
| definition 2: |
a problem or trouble.
What is the matter with you?- synonyms:
- concern, problem
- similar words:
- trouble
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| related words: |
case, mass |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
matters, mattering, mattered |
| definition: |
to have importance.
It does not matter to me whether you stay or leave. |
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