matter
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
3 de 5What is the matter with your leg?
What is the problem with your leg?
The committee will investigate the matter further.
The group will look into the situation more deeply.
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
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
What is the matter with your leg?
everydayWhat is the problem with your leg?
The committee will investigate the matter further.
formalThe group will look into the situation more deeply.
It's a private matter, so I can't tell you.
informalIt is a personal thing, so I cannot talk about it.
The study focuses on the organic matter found in the soil.
academicThe research looks at the natural substance in the ground.
We need to resolve this matter before the contract is signed.
businessWe must fix this issue before the agreement is finished.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
'Mother' is a parent, while 'matter' is a situation or substance.
'Mutter' is a verb meaning to speak quietly and unclearly.
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.
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'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'Matterhorn' mountain—it is a huge piece of physical 'matter' that is a 'subject' of many photos.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin word 'materia,' which means 'source' or 'building material.'
Padrões gramaticais
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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