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Alessandra Ambrosio

Meaning of "matters" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF MATTERS

matters  [ˈmætə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MATTERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Matters is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES MATTERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of matters in the English dictionary

The definition of matters in the dictionary is you use matters to refer to the situation you are talking about, especially when something is affecting the situation in some way.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MATTERS


antimatter
ˈæntɪˌmætə
batter
ˈbætə
blatter
ˈblætə
chatter
ˈtʃætə
combater
ˈkɒmbætə
condensed-matter
kənˈdenstˌmætə
flatter
ˈflætə
formatter
ˈfɔːmætə
kata
ˈkætə
latter
ˈlætə
matter
ˈmætə
overmatter
ˈəʊvəˌmætə
paramatta
ˌpærəˈmætə
parramatta
ˌpærəˈmætə
platter
ˈplætə
regatta
rɪˈɡætə
scatter
ˈskætə
shatter
ˈʃætə
smatter
ˈsmætə
splatter
ˈsplætə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MATTERS

matte
matted
mattedly
matter
matter of course
matter of fact
matter of law
matter of opinion
matter waves
matter-of-course
matter-of-fact
matter-of-factly
matterful
Matterhorn
matterless
mattery

WORDS THAT END LIKE MATTERS

Angostura bitters
bitters
bolt cutters
butters
call letters
congratters
fan letters
fetters
in tatters
jitters
letters
Masters
money matters
put up the shutters
Roman letters
Schwitters
tatters
the jitters
trotters
wire cutters
wire-cutters

Synonyms and antonyms of matters in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «MATTERS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «matters» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of matters

Translation of «matters» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MATTERS

Find out the translation of matters to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of matters from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «matters» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

事项
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

asuntos
570 millions of speakers

English

matters
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मामलों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المسائل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

вопросы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

assuntos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিষয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

questions
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perkara-perkara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Angelegenheiten
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

事項
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

문제
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Prakara
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

các vấn đề
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விஷயங்களில்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

महत्त्वाचे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

hususlar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

questioni
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sprawy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

питання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

probleme
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θέματα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sake
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

frågor
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

saker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of matters

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MATTERS»

The term «matters» is very widely used and occupies the 4.817 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MATTERS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «matters» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «matters» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about matters

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10 QUOTES WITH «MATTERS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word matters.
1
Alessandra Ambrosio
As long as you're feeling good with your weight and the way you look, that's what matters.
2
Alessandra Ambrosio
All that matters is that I stay healthy.
3
Roy Barnes
But the fact is, no matter how good the teacher, how small the class, how focused on quality education the school may be none of this matters if we ignore the individual needs of our students.
4
Brian Michael Bendis
The drawing and the crafting of the story are fun, but it's the overall meaning that matters to me. It might escape some people who just want to read a comic, and that's fine. The overall meaning is what matters.
5
Peter Benenson
It's the publicity function of Amnesty that I think has made its name so widely known, not only to readers in the world, but to governments - and that's what matters.
6
Susan Brooks
A budget matters to people who worry about protecting and saving critical programs like Medicare and Social Security. A budget matters to younger workers who fear that more and more money will be taken from their paychecks to fund another generation's spending spree.
7
Joyce Brothers
The topic of trust is an important factor in all matters of the heart - and here's why. Men lie to women. Women lie to men. And most people agree that some lying is even necessary - to avoid petty squabbles and to grease the wheels of a relationship.
8
Don Cornelius
It's always a pleasure to find something that matters.
9
Tyler, The Creator
I think I'm cool. That's all that matters.
10
Agyness Deyn
Modelling is only about the look. In acting, it's the feel that matters.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MATTERS»

Discover the use of matters in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to matters and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Family Matters
Wise and compassionate, Family Matters has all the richness, the gentle humour and the narrative sweep that have earned Rohinton Mistry the highest accolades.
Rohinton Mistry, 2008
2
Why Social Justice Matters
" Brian Barry exposes the shoddy logic and distortion of reality that underpins this ideology.
Brian Barry, 2005
3
Class Matters
In Class Matters, a team of New York Times reporters explores the ways in which class—defined as a combination of income, education, wealth, and occupation—influences destiny in a society that likes to think of itself as a land of ...
The New York Times, 2011
4
Nothing Matters
As strange as that question looks at first sight, it will definitely make sense after reading NOTHING MATTERS. Provocative and accessible, free of jargon, NOTHING MATTERS shows that there is more to nothing than meets the eye.
Ronald Green, 2011
5
Intimate Matters: A History of Sexuality in America, Third ...
Texas ruling, this expanded new edition of Intimate Matters details the changes in sexuality and the ongoing growth of individual freedoms in the United States through meticulous research and lucid prose.
John D'Emilio, Estelle B. Freedman, 2012
6
Why History Matters: Life and Thought
Looks at the philosophical foundations for the teaching of history, and shares the teaching experiences of the author.
Gerda Lerner, 1998
7
Start Something That Matters
In this book, he shares the six counterintuitive principles that have guided the growth of TOMS for the past three years: Make business personal Be resourceful without resources Reverse retirement Keep it simple Stay humble Give more, ...
Blake Mycoskie, 2012
8
Future Matters: Action, Knowledge, Ethics
Future Matters concerns contemporary approaches to the future - how the future is known, created and minded.
Barbara Adam, Chris Groves, 2007
9
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most
The 10th-anniversary edition of the New York Times business bestseller-now updated with "Answers to Ten Questions People Ask" We attempt or avoid difficult conversations every day-whether dealing with an underperforming employee, ...
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, Sheila Heen, 2010
10
Hip Hop Matters: Politics, Pop Culture, and the Struggle for ...
The author explores the evolution of hip hop and the backlash against it, from Detroit Mayer Kwame Killpatrick, the nation's first hip hop mayor, to the reception of the music on college campuses, where debates over its misogyny thrive.
Samuel Craig Watkins, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MATTERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term matters is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Apple: Watching What Really Matters
There are times when Apple investors don't always see the forest for the trees. There are also times when those trees are kind of important. «Wall Street Journal, Jul 15»
2
A Return To Ragas: Family Matters For Sitar Player Anoushka Shankar
In the 1960s, the late musician Ravi Shankar became an ambassador for Indian classical music. He performed at Woodstock, collaborated with ... «NPR, Jul 15»
3
Why diversity matters to your tech company
And meaningful commitment requires leaders to understand why diversity matters. At Paradigm, we spend a lot of time brainstorming with ... «USA TODAY, Jul 15»
4
Contradictory Iran Polls Show Why It Matters How You Ask
Americans widely support the Iran deal. Or they tend to favor it. Or they generally disapprove. Three new polls reached those somewhat ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
5
Are You in Good Company? (Why It Matters and How To Be Sure)
Talk to anyone who has achieved a great deal and they'll remind you how critical it is to be selective about who you spend time with. I learned ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
6
Lesion Topography Matters in Multiple Sclerosis
Lesion Topography Matters in Multiple Sclerosis. Location in cerebral cortex, more than global white matter lesion volume, tied to disability. «MedPage Today, Jul 15»
7
Immunotec Resolves Taxation Matters in Mexico
"We are pleased to reach this agreement which resolves taxation matters with our Mexican operations", said Patrick Montpetit, Chief Financial ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
8
Europe profit upgrade unchecked by Greece as Draghi matters more
When it comes to corporate earnings, European investors are more interested in what happens in Frankfurt than Athens. Even as Greece ... «Kathimerini, Jul 15»
9
Money matters: Preparing for your kids to head off to university and …
With university graduations underway, many families will be preparing for their children to fly the nest and head off to university or college after ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
T.J. Dillashaw and Renan Barao finally will settle matters in UFC title …
At last. After 11 months, two postponed rematches and one last-minute change of an opponent, T.J. Dillashaw finally will defend his Ultimate ... «Sacramento Bee, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Matters [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/matters>. Apr 2024 ».
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