matter
noun
the substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed.
matters
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pluralof matter.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof matter (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
matternounthe substance or substances of which any physical object consists or is composed.
Example Sentences
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"We do not comment on national security matters," a spokesperson for Burnham's Downing Street office said, without denying the exchanges.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
"That's where low loss over meters, or ultimately kilometers, really matters," Colburn says.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
That context matters more than the market call.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
That distinction matters because UPI's extraordinary growth was not simply a story about Indians getting smartphones.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
To make matters worse, the debate over the treaty prompted a constitutional crisis.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
