past and past participle
Was important or affected what happened.
It mattered to me that you came.
It has mattered to her from the beginning.
American English
How to pronounce mattered
verbB1Very common word
MAAderd
/ˈmæ.ɾɚd̚/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of matter
Was important or affected what happened.
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Useful expressions
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.