matter

[ˈmætər]

Definition:
1. Some situation or event that is thought about.
2. A problem.
3. A subject or situation that you must consider or deal with.

Use 'matter' in a sentence:

• 1. Students have little or no choice in the matter.
• 2. I regard this as a serious matter.
• 3. This matter has been handled very badly.
• 4. The matter is outside my area of responsibility.
• 5. It's not just a matter of principle.
• 6. This is a matter of some urgency.
• 7. She may need your help with some business matters.
• 8. If it would facilitate matters, I would be happy to come to New York.
• 9. He flatly refused to discuss the matter.
• 10. History is always a matter of interpretation.
• 11. I gave a lot of thought to the matter.
• 12. This matter is of paramount importance.
• 13. This matter has assumed considerable importance.
• 14. No decision will be taken on the matter until next week.
• 15. If only I could have helped put matters right.
• 16. The matter is as good as settled.
• 17. The matter is under investigation.
• 18. Is something the matter, princess?
• 19. It's a private matter.
• 20. It doesn't matter to me what you do.
• 21. Observance of the law is a matter of principle for us.
• 22. All of us are in broad agreement on this matter.
• 23. I have some comments to make in relation to this matter.
• 24. It's a matter of personal preference.
• 25. She handled the matter sensitively.
• 26. This is not a matter for self-congratulation.
• 27. We can try that ─ but whether it'll work is another matter.
• 28. Is anything the matter ?
• 29. What's the matter?
• 30. That's an entirely different matter.
• 31. It should have been a simple matter to check.
• 32. Until the matter is resolved the athletes will be ineligible to compete.
• 33. What's the matter, darling?
• 34. The government must deal with this as a matter of urgency.
• 35. This matter is their concern.
• 36. It doesn't really matter.
• 37. It was a matter of simple survival.
• 38. If your ordinary life is out of control, then retreating into a cosy ritual will not improve matters.
• 39. Does it matter what colour it is?
• 40. Does it really matter who did it?
• 41. They don't last long no matter how careful you are.
• 42. I've given the matter careful thought.
• 43. Number Ten had nothing to say on the matter.
• 44. It was a matter of some concern to most of those present.
• 45. We spoke as one on this matter.
• 46. It was clear that she wanted to discuss some private matter.
• 47. Call me when you get there, no matter what the time is.
• 48. I suggest we let the matter drop.
• 49. It's time to give serious consideration to this matter.
• 50. The children matter more to her than anything else in the world.
• 51. She's searching for subject matter for her new book.
• 52. Add plenty of organic matter to improve the soil.
• 53. We'll take the matter forward at our next meeting.
• 54. It's not just a financial matter.
• 55. Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
• 56. We always check people's addresses as a matter of course.
• 57. As a matter of interest, what time did the party finish?
• 58. In a sense it doesn't matter any more.
• 59. I shall give the matter my personal attention.
• 60. I'd like to talk to you about a personal matter.
• 61. In the final analysis, it's a matter of personal choice.
• 62. It was no easy matter getting him to change his mind.
• 63. That was by no means the end of the matter.
• 64. Experience is what matters ─ age is of secondary importance.