matter
matter
an issue, subject, or thing that is important
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matter with Russian translation
matter usage examples
Это дело серьёзнее, чем мы думали.
The matter is more serious than we thought.
Я хочу поговорить об одном важном деле.
I want to talk about one important matter.
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matter synonyms
Related words worth learning together
Usually a question, problem, or topic for discussion; a bit more formal and often used for matters that need attention.
The main issue is safety.
A problem is something bad, difficult, or troublesome that needs a solution; more specific and negative than matter.
We have a problem with the car.
Often means a question as a topic or point to discuss, not just a matter or problem.
There is a question about the price.
It was a serious affair.
A topic is a subject of conversation, a lesson, or an article; it does not mean a problem or matter in general.
Today’s topic is money.
A subject is a topic or field of study; it often refers to what people talk or learn about rather than a problem.
Math is my favorite subject.
What's the difference
How is matter different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce matter and what this word means
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how to pronounce matter
/ˈmætə/
matter translation
matter
matter examples
The matter is more serious than we thought.
matter transcription
/ˈmætə/, /ˈmætər/
Questions about this word
matter meaning: what does it mean?
an issue, subject, or thing that is important
matter pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
matter is pronounced as /ˈmætə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
matter definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The matter is more serious than we thought. Translation: Это дело серьёзнее, чем мы думали.
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