matters

/ˈmætɚz/

IPA: /M AE1 T ER0 Z/

noun

1
Substance, material.
2
A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
“What's the matter?; state matters”
3
An approximate amount or extent.
“I stayed for a matter of months.”
4
The essence; the pith; the embodiment.
5
Inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
6
Pus.

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verb

1
To be important.
“Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.”
2
(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
3
To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.

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