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The correct spelling is matter.
How to pronounce matter
/ˈmætə/
nounIPA: /ˈmætə/
Say it like: Mat-ter
The correct spelling is matter. Substance, material. For example: "What's the matter?; state matters"
Usage Examples
“What's the matter?; state matters”
“I stayed for a matter of months.”
“Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.Substance, material.
- 2.A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
- 3.An approximate amount or extent.
- 4.The essence; the pith; the embodiment.
- 5.Inducing cause or reason, especially of anything disagreeable or distressing.
verb
- 1.To be important.
- 2.(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
- 3.To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.
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