matter
An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
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This is no laughing matter, THE FUPA SNIFF TEST IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT
Nor Moral, Ethical, just, Compassionate or Any Words of Value for that matter…
i'm hearing there may be some substitution irregularities on the Swiss side, Tom, but it shouldn't matter much; our last Canadian striker hasn't made many international appearances, but the locals know she's got a lot…
Unfortunately all I can find is the png directly uploaded to the wiki which uses the same resolution as the in-game one so it's just very tiny no matter what.
If farmers don't get their fertilizer in time, or diesel for their tractors, I suppose it won't really matter if they can't find enough immigrants to pick their crops because the crops won't be planted, either. Time…
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An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic.
The diplomats met to discuss state matters.
“What qualities matter most to you in a guy?”
— r/AskReddit· May 2026“People say “it’s the small things that matter”, what are the small things that matter to you?”
— r/AskReddit· May 2026“How do I lose more control when drinking? It feels like no matter how much I drink I still feel so much in control mentally even if the physical and mental sensation is nice and I’m just curious as to why”
— r/NoStupidQuestions· May 2026“Generation of Extremism I feel like no matter what it is gen z is usually separated into two extremes. Politics, finances, education, ect. Hell even stupid shit like cats vs. dogs. I think this will be the downfall of our generation, and I hope we can collectively move past it before it's too late. Edit: LMAO y'all are just showing me how right I was about it.”
— r/GenZ· Apr 2026
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An approximate amount or extent.
The matter of whether the world needs a fourth Ice Age movie pales beside the question of why there were three before it, but Continental Drift feels less like an extension of a theatrical franchise than an episode of a middling TV carto…
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(uncountable) Material; substance.
Something is the matter with him.
"matter" means: Material; substance.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"matter" means: Material; substance.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
“This is no laughing matter, THE FUPA SNIFF TEST IS INCREDIBLY IMPORTANT”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Nor Moral, Ethical, just, Compassionate or Any Words of Value for that matter…”
— Bluesky· May 2026“i'm hearing there may be some substitution irregularities on the Swiss side, Tom, but it shouldn't matter much; our last Canadian striker hasn't made many international appearances, but the locals know she's got a lot of tools at her disposal and should not be underestimated.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“Unfortunately all I can find is the png directly uploaded to the wiki which uses the same resolution as the in-game one so it's just very tiny no matter what.”
— Bluesky· May 2026“If farmers don't get their fertilizer in time, or diesel for their tractors, I suppose it won't really matter if they can't find enough immigrants to pick their crops because the crops won't be planted, either. Time is running out!”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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