ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Matter

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈmæt.ə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Matter is a noun meaning (uncountable) Material; substance.

Meaning

(uncountable) Material; substance.

More Meanings

  1. An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
  2. An approximate amount or extent.
  3. (countable, law) Legal services provided by a lawyer or firm to their client in relation to a particular issue.
  4. (uncountable) Importance.
  5. (obsolete) Essence; pith; embodiment.
  6. (obsolete) (The) inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
  7. (dated, medicine) Pus.

Example Sentences

I stayed for a matter of months.
Something is the matter with him.
The diplomats met to discuss state matters.
Son of God, Saviour of men! Thy name / Shall be the copious matter of my song.

Word Forms

Synonyms for matter

Depending on context, synonyms include material, stuff, substance, hyle, signify, subject.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include weigh, issue, count, material, substance, topic.

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