matter (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmætər/
Definition
An issue or subject that people are thinking or talking about.
Examples
What is the matter?
This is a serious matter.
It's not a difficult matter.
How to Use matter
- matter of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to describe the type or subject of something. — "It is a matter of time."
- matter of fact (idiom)
- Used to emphasize that what you are saying is true. — "He is, as a matter of fact, my brother."
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