matter

US /ˈmætɚ/

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UK /'mætə(r)/

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verb

  • To be of great importance; to count

noun

  • Material all things are made of that fills space
  • Problem or reason for concern

Examples

I don't mind lizards, but snakes are a different matter.

It didn't help matters that I had a terrible cold. To make matters worse, my friend then lost her keys.