Matter
Noun, Verb
UK
/ˈmæt.ər/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
Definition
(n) : A topic, a physical substance, or something that is important.
(v) : To be important.
(v) : To be important.
Example
"(n) : This matter is simple."
"(n) : Scientists say everything around us is made of matter, including the air we breathe."
"(v) : What you think and feel matters, even if others do not understand it right away."
Explanation
Matter has several meanings. As a noun, it means a thing or topic people talk about. For example, the matter is important to her. It can also mean anything that has weight and takes up space, like water, air, or wood. As a verb, matter means to be important. For example, what you think and feel matters a lot to me. People use this word in daily life when talking about problems, topics, or importance.