Synonyms for

Matters

Verb / ˈmætɜ:z / Another word for matters — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Matters are things that are important or significant.

Synonyms & similar words

issue count thing weigh subject matter affair topic issues concerns topics subjects questions problems affairs circumstances conditions situations importances relevances significances weights importances accounts substances essentials cruxes necessities

Synonyms by register

Formal

issues concerns affairs subjects

Informal

stuff things business deal

Literary

concerns affairs subjects

Antonyms

unimportant trivial insignificant minor irrelevant negligible

Common collocations

  • it matters
  • what matters
  • matters of importance
  • matters of state
  • matters of life
  • matters of opinion
  • matters of record
  • matters of fact

Word family

noun matter
verb matter

Usage note

As a verb, 'matters' often appears in the phrase 'it matters' to indicate importance. As a noun, 'matter' refers to a subject or substance.

Example sentences

  1. The health of our planet matters to everyone.
  2. It doesnt matter what you wear to the party.
  3. Your opinion matters to me.
  4. The safety of the students is a matter of utmost importance.
  5. Please handle this matter with care.

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