A1 noun Neutro #245 mais comum

matter

/ˈmætər/

A matter is a subject, situation, or problem that you are thinking about or dealing with. It can also refer to the physical substance that everything in the universe is made of.

Exemplos

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1

What is the matter with your leg?

What is the problem with your leg?

2

The committee will investigate the matter further.

The group will look into the situation more deeply.

3

It's a private matter, so I can't tell you.

It is a personal thing, so I cannot talk about it.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
matter
Verb
matter
Advérbio
materially
Adjetivo
material
Relacionado
materialism
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Matterhorn' mountain—it is a huge piece of physical 'matter' that is a 'subject' of many photos.

Quiz rápido

I have an urgent ________ to discuss with you during our lunch break.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: matter

Exemplos

1

What is the matter with your leg?

everyday

What is the problem with your leg?

2

The committee will investigate the matter further.

formal

The group will look into the situation more deeply.

3

It's a private matter, so I can't tell you.

informal

It is a personal thing, so I cannot talk about it.

4

The study focuses on the organic matter found in the soil.

academic

The research looks at the natural substance in the ground.

5

We need to resolve this matter before the contract is signed.

business

We must fix this issue before the agreement is finished.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
matter
Verb
matter
Advérbio
materially
Adjetivo
material
Relacionado
materialism

Colocações comuns

urgent matter an important thing that needs attention now
subject matter the main topic of a book or talk
no matter it is not important
a matter of time something that will surely happen later
printed matter books, newspapers, or documents

Frases Comuns

as a matter of fact

actually or in reality

what's the matter?

what is wrong?

no matter what

whatever happens

Frequentemente confundido com

matter vs mother

'Mother' is a parent, while 'matter' is a situation or substance.

matter vs mutter

'Mutter' is a verb meaning to speak quietly and unclearly.

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Notas de uso

Use 'the matter' specifically when asking about a problem, such as 'What's the matter?'. In science, 'matter' is used as an uncountable noun to describe physical objects.

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Erros comuns

Learners often forget the definite article 'the' in the phrase 'What is the matter?'. They also confuse the noun form with the verb form 'it matters'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'Matterhorn' mountain—it is a huge piece of physical 'matter' that is a 'subject' of many photos.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Latin word 'materia,' which means 'source' or 'building material.'

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun when referring to a subject (e.g., 'several matters'). Uncountable noun when referring to physical substance. Commonly used in the singular with 'the' to mean 'the problem'.
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Contexto cultural

In English-speaking cultures, asking 'What's the matter?' is a standard, polite way to express concern when someone looks unhappy or ill.

Quiz rápido

I have an urgent ________ to discuss with you during our lunch break.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: matter

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