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MATTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Matter.

How to pronounce matter:

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Matter - as a noun

A vaguely specified concern

Example: "Several matters to attend to"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affairthing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concern
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Some situation or event that is thought about

Example: "He kept drifting off the topic"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
issuesubjecttopic
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cognitive contentcontentmental object
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

That which has mass and occupies space

Example: "Physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
physical entity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A problem

Example: "Is anything the matter?"

(used with negation) having consequence

Example: "They were friends and it was no matter who won the games"

Written works (especially in books or magazines)

Example: "He always took some reading matter with him on the plane"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
piece of writingwritingwritten material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Matter - as a verb

Have weight; have import, carry weight

Example: "It does not matter much"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
countweigh
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The matter at hand needs to be addressed immediately."
"She is an expert in the field of dark matter."
"The detective examined every clue to solve the matter."
"Money is not the most important matter in life."
"The teacher discussed the matter with the student's parents."
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Word Game Points

Is MATTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, matter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MATTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is MATTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, matter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MATTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is MATTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, matter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MATTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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