Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; that which occupies space and possesses rest mass, especially as distinct from energy.

The scientist explained that everything around us is made up of matter.

An affair or situation under consideration; a topic.

The matter of the missing documents was discussed in the meeting.

A substance discharged by a living body, especially pus.

The doctor examined the wound and noted that it was oozing matter.

The subject or content of a book or document.

The matter of the report was thoroughly reviewed by the committee.

A problem or difficulty that causes concern or requires attention.

Is something the matter with the engine?

A legal case, proceeding, or issue to be decided or addressed.

The judge postponed the matter until additional evidence could be presented.

Synonyms

matterverb

mattered

Past Simple

mattered

Past Participle

mattering

Gerund

/ˈmæt.ə/

/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/

Translations

иметь значение

It doesn't matter what they think.

Не имеет значения, что они думают.

быть важным

Your opinion matters to me.

Твое мнение важно для меня.

Additional translations

стоить

волновать

касаться

Definitions

To be of importance or significance.

It doesn't matter what others think as long as you are happy.

To produce or discharge pus from a wound.

The sore began to matter after a few days.

Synonyms

be important

matteradjective

/ˈmæt.ə/

/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/

Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to physical substance’ (e.g. “matter waves”).

Definitions

Relating to, consisting of, or made of physical substance.

The experiment focused on matter particles and their interactions.

matnoun

Definitions

A piece of material placed on a floor or other surface to protect it or to provide a soft or non-slip area.

She placed a mat at the entrance to wipe her shoes.

A small piece of material used to protect a surface from an object placed on it, such as a table mat.

The dining table was set with elegant mats under each plate.

A thick, tangled mass of something, such as hair or fibers.

The dog's fur was full of mats after playing in the mud.

A decorative border or surface for a picture, often made of cardboard, used to enhance its appearance when framed.

The photograph was beautifully displayed with a white mat inside the frame.

A padded surface on which athletes practice or compete, such as for wrestling or gymnastics.

The gymnast landed safely on the thick crash mat.

matteadjective

matter

Comp.

matter

Comp.

mattest

Super.

/mæt/

Translations

матовый

The artist preferred a matte finish for his paintings.

Художник предпочитал матовую отделку для своих картин.

Definitions

Having a dull or non-glossy finish.

The walls were painted in a matte blue, giving the room a calm and understated look.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Mattproper noun

Definitions

A male given name, short form of Matthew.

Matt is coming over for dinner tonight.

mattenoun

Definitions

A finish or surface that is not shiny or glossy.

The artist preferred a matte finish for her paintings to avoid any glare.

A type of card or paper used in photography and art that has a dull, non-reflective surface.

The photographer chose a matte paper to print the black and white portraits.

A mixture of sulfides formed during the smelting of a metal ore.

The smelter produced a matte that contained copper and iron sulfides.

In film-making and photography, an opaque mask or background used to block out part of an image or to combine multiple images.

The visual-effects team created a blue-screen matte to composite the actor into the fantasy landscape.

matadjective

matter

Comp.

matter

Comp.

mattest

Super.

/mæt/

Used (variant of “matte”) to describe a surface that lacks gloss or shine.

Definitions

Dull and lacking gloss; having a non-reflective surface.

The paint dried to a mat finish that reduced glare.

Synonyms

Mattadjective

matter

Comp.

more matt

Comp.

most matt

Super.

Definitions

Not glossy; having a dull, non-reflective surface or appearance.

He chose a matt black paint for the car to avoid glare.

Synonyms

matverb

Definitions

To tangle or entangle in a thick mass.

The dog's fur began to mat after playing in the mud.

To cover or protect with a mat.

They matted the floor to prevent scratches from the furniture.

To make (a surface) dull and non-reflective.

The spray will mat the glossy finish so the lights don’t glare.

Mattnoun

Definitions

A type of surface or finish that is non-glossy and has a dull appearance.

The artist preferred a matt finish for her paintings to avoid any reflections.

matteverb

Definitions

To give (a surface) a dull, non-glossy finish, or to become such.

Over time, the varnish will matte and lose its initial sheen.