matters
/ˈmætəz//ˈmætɚz/
noun
- 1
Substance, material.
- 2
A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
“What's the matter?; state matters”
- 3
An approximate amount or extent.
“I stayed for a matter of months.”
- 4
The essence; the pith; the embodiment.
- 5
Inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
- 6
Pus.
verb
- 1
To be important.
“Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.”
- 2
(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
- 3
To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.
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