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Synonyms & Antonyms of matter
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
a major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition)
- that is not relevant to the matter under discussion
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2
something to be dealt with
- we must take care of this matter before it becomes a real problem
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3
communications or parcels sent or carried through the postal system
- first-class matter
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- correspondence,
- mail,
- parcel post,
- post
- [chiefly British],
- snail mail
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4
something that requires thought and skill for resolution
- I've been thinking about the matter all night, and I believe I have a solution
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verbSynonyms of matter (Entry 2 of 2)
to be of importance
- she believes that doing well in school really does matter
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The first known use of matter was in the 13th century
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