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matter
UK
/ˈmæt.ə/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
Translations
matters
pl
The matter of the missing documents was discussed in the meeting.
Вопрос о пропавших документах обсуждался на собрании.
Water is a common matter found on Earth.
Вода - это распространенное вещество, встречающееся на Земле.
The detective was assigned to the matter of the stolen painting.
Детективу было поручено дело о краже картины.
Additional translations
mattered
Past Simple
mattered
Past Participle
mattering
Gerund
UK
/ˈmæt.ə/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
It doesn't matter what they think.
Не имеет значения, что они думают.
Your opinion matters to me.
Твое мнение важно для меня.
Additional translations
UK
/ˈmæt.ə/
US
/ˈmæt̬.ɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to mean ‘relating to physical substance’ (e.g. “matter waves”).
matter
Comp.
matter
Comp.
mattest
Super.
UK
/mæt/
US
/mæt/
The artist preferred a matte finish for his paintings.
Художник предпочитал матовую отделку для своих картин.
matter
Comp.
matter
Comp.
mattest
Super.
UK
/mæt/
US
/mæt/
Used (variant of “matte”) to describe a surface that lacks gloss or shine.
matter
Comp.
more matt
Comp.
most matt
Super.
Definitions
The scientist explained that everything around us is made up of matter.
The matter of the missing documents was discussed in the meeting.
The doctor examined the wound and noted that it was oozing matter.
The matter of the report was thoroughly reviewed by the committee.
Is something the matter with the engine?
The judge postponed the matter until additional evidence could be presented.
It doesn't matter what others think as long as you are happy.
The sore began to matter after a few days.
The experiment focused on matter particles and their interactions.
The walls were painted in a matte blue, giving the room a calm and understated look.
The paint dried to a mat finish that reduced glare.
He chose a matt black paint for the car to avoid glare.