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mat·ter

matter

 
 
pronunciation:
mae tr
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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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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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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