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.

'matter' example 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.