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matter
/ˈmætə/
noun
Substance, material.
A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
"What's the matter?; state matters"
An approximate amount or extent.
"I stayed for a matter of months."
verb
To be important.
"Sorry for pouring ketchup on your clean white shirt! - Oh, don't worry, it does not matter."
(in negative constructions) To care about, to mind; to find important.
To form pus or matter, as an abscess; to maturate.
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