matter

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matter
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Meanings
noun
  • physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; (in physics) that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.
    E.g. the structure and properties of matter
  • a subject or situation under consideration.
    E.g. a great deal of work was done on this matter
  • the reason for distress or a problem.
    E.g. what's the matter?
  • the substance or content of a text as distinct from its style or form.
verb
  • be important or significant.
    E.g. it doesn't matter what the guests wear
  • (of a wound) secrete or discharge pus.

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