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
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These are serious matters.
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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
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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.
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The book covers a wide range of scientific matters.
Verb
be important; have significance
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It doesn't matter what you wear.
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Your opinion really matters to me.