matters
Pronunciation:
/ˈmætəz//ˈmætɚz/noun
Definitions
Substance, material.
A condition, subject or affair, especially one of concern.
Example: What's the matter?; state matters
An approximate amount or extent.
Example: I stayed for a matter of months.
The essence; the pith; the embodiment.
verb
Definitions
To be important.
Example: 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.