matter

²matter

verb

Definition of MATTER

intransitive verb

1

: to form or discharge pus : suppurate <mattering wound>

2

: to be of importance : signify

Examples of MATTER

1. It may not matter to you, but it matters a lot to me!
2. “Why are you being so quiet?” “Does it matter?” “Of course it matters!”

First Known Use of MATTER

1530

Related to MATTER

Synonyms: count, import, mean, signify, weigh, carry weight, cut ice

Related Words: affect, concern, influence, sway; add up (to), amount (to)

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Rhymes with MATTER

batter, chatter, clatter, flatter, natter, patter, plaiter, scatter, shatter, smatter, spatter, splatter, tatter