Matter (Noun)
Meaning 1
Written works (especially in books or magazines); "he always took some reading matter with him on the plane".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
That which has mass and occupies space; "physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it".
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Unique beginner for nouns.
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Meaning 3
Some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The lawyer's comments on the case were a private matter.
- It's a serious matter that requires immediate attention from the authorities.
- The question of whether or not the company should relocate is a matter for debate.
- The decision to close the school is a matter of great concern for the community.
- The company's financial troubles are a private matter and will not be discussed in public.
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Meaning 4
(used with negation) having consequence; "they were friends and it was no matter who won the games".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 5
A problem; "is anything the matter?".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 6
A vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She seemed a bit worried, but I couldn't tell what matter was weighing on her mind.
- He excused himself, citing several personal matters that needed his immediate attention.
- I asked the coworker to let me handle the customer, saying it was a company matter and none of her business.
- Fortunately, there didn't appear to be any matters that would hold up the closing of the sale.
- In light of these events, other global matters took a back seat as everyone struggled to respond.