Meaning of the word matters in English

What does matters mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

matters

US /ˈmætərz/
UK /ˈmætəz/

Noun

1.

a subject or situation under consideration

Example:
These are serious matters.
Let's discuss the matters at hand.
2.

physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy

Example:
Dark matter is a hypothetical form of matter that is thought to account for approximately 27% of the mass-energy content of the observable universe.
The book covers a wide range of scientific matters.

Verb

be important; have significance

Example:
It doesn't matter what you wear.
Your opinion really matters to me.