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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Charlie Bowes-Lyon, co-founder of deodorant brand Wild, says attitude matters far more than having the perfect set of skills.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The company believes scale matters and could invest in U.K.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
"Fact-checking and community notes should go hand in hand. What matters is the quality of the notes, not their quantity."
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Diesel matters to U.S. consumers because it powers the trucks, trains and farm equipment that transport nearly all everyday products and food to American households.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Just as most duels in this era did not end in death or serious injury, most negotiations over matters of honor did not end in duels.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
