English · Daily Life
matter
/ˈmætə/
[/ˈmætə/]
be important; problem
Intermediateverb, noun
Definition
To be important or to make a difference. As a noun, a situation or problem.
Example
It doesn't matter if we're late.
It doesn't matter if we're late.
Etymology
From Old French 'matiere', from Latin 'materia' (material).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in 'what's the matter?' and 'it doesn't matter'.