matters

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/ˈmætəz/ English

Definitions

noun

Substance, material.
A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.“What's the matter?; state matters”
An approximate amount or extent.“I stayed for a matter of months.”
The essence; the pith; the embodiment.

verb

To be important.“Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.”
(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.

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Synonyms

material stuff substance signify weigh issue count topic thing subject affair account affaires affairs allusions amur area areas

Associated

worse initiating pertaining relating affecting concerning jurisdiction dealt disputes complicated handled repair

Rhymes

shatters tatters taters clatters batters scatters spatters flatters hatters splatters

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