Matter Definition & Meaning
matter
- noun
- a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well"
- some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police"
- that which has mass and occupies space; "physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it"
- a problem; "is anything the matter?"
- (used with negation) having consequence; "they were friends and it was no matter who won the games"
- written works (especially in books or magazines); "he always took some reading matter with him on the plane"
- verb
- have weight; have import, carry weight; "It does not matter much"
"Matter" in song lyrics
See how matter is used in real songs:
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"Can't you see the Gas Face is no laughing matter?"
3rd Bass f/ Prince Paul — The Gas Face (Remix) -
"They're like the president because what they say ain't never matter"
The 49ers — Champagne -
"Your number one better showed you things that really do matter"
60 Second Assassin f/ Phillie, Prodigal Sunn — Love Burns
Words that rhyme with matter
Usage tips for "matter"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "matter" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for matter to find words that pair well.
Use "matter" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does matter mean?
- a vaguely specified concern; "several matters to attend to"; "it is none of your affair"; "things are going well" some situation or event that is thought about; "he kept drifting off the topic"; "he had been thinking about the subject for several years"; "it is a matter for the police" that which has mass and occupies space; "physicists study both the nature of matter and the forces which govern it" a problem; "is anything the matter?" (used with negation) having consequence
- What part of speech is matter?
- Matter is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does matter have?
- Matter has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).