American English
/ˈmæ.ɾɚ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
to be important or to affect what happens
Practice out loudto be important or to affect what happens
Your opinion matters to me.
It doesn't matter whether we go today or tomorrow.
English normally needs it in this expression, although Spanish often leaves it out.
matter a lot · matter most · not matter anymore · really matter
[something] + matter(s) + to + [someone]
it + matter(s) + whether + [clause]
a situation or subject that people need to deal with or discuss
This is a private matter.
We need to discuss an important matter.
a serious matter · a personal matter · a private matter · an urgent matter
a matter of + [noun]
the matter is + that + [clause]
any physical substance, including solids, liquids, and gases
Water is a form of matter.
Scientists study how matter changes.
organic matter · solid matter · matter and energy · dark matter
matter + is made of + [particles]
matter + exists in + [three states]
used to ask what is wrong
You look upset. What's the matter?
regardless of what happens or which choice is made
No matter what you choose, I'll support you.
something that will certainly happen eventually
It's only a matter of time before they find us.