| matter | that which has mass and occupies space |
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| matter | (used with negation) having consequence |
| matter | a vaguely specified concern |
| matter | a problem |
| matter | some situation or event that is thought about |
| matter | written works (especially in books or magazines) |
| matter | have weight |
| matter | an inevitable ending |
| matter | a matter that is an actual fact or is demonstrable as a fact |
| matter | a disputed factual contention that is generally left for a jury to decide |
| matter | a disputed legal contention that is generally left for a judge to decide |
| matter | be of importance or consequence |