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matter

/ˈmætɚ/ noun A1
  1. Anything with mass and volume. (countable, uncountable)
  2. Matter made up of normal particles, not antiparticles. (countable, uncountable)
  3. A kind of substance. (countable, uncountable) · vegetable matter
  4. Printed material, especially in books or magazines. (countable, uncountable) · He always took some reading matter with him on the plane.
  5. Aristotelian: undeveloped potentiality subject to change and development; formlessness. Matter receives form, and becomes substance. (countable, uncountable)
  6. An affair, condition, or subject, especially one of concern or (especially when preceded by the) one that is problematic. (countable, uncountable) · Something is the matter with him.· The diplomats met to discuss state matters.
  7. An approximate amount or extent. (countable, uncountable) · I stayed for a matter of months.
  8. Legal services provided by a lawyer or firm to their client in relation to a particular issue. (countable) · Please find attached an invoice for three outstanding matters.

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“What’s the matter?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 2 · C1
“Why, yes, he is actually insolent over the matter—has already offered me his patronage, as if he were a grand personage, and proffered me a loan of money, as though he were a banker.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 19 · C1
“What’s the matter now?” demanded Marilla.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 43 · C1
What avails recrimination over matters wholly past recall?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 45 · C1

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