matter
English → English
(physics) Physical substance: the material that everything in the universe is made of
Matter can exist in different states, such as solid, liquid, or gas.
(English) Physical material can be hard, like ice, or flowing, like water.
Dark matter is a mysterious substance that scientists believe makes up much of the universe.
(English) A hidden type of material is thought by researchers to fill most of space.
(importance) Be significant: to be important or have a significant effect
In the end, it doesn't matter who started the argument, but who is willing to end it.
(English) It is not important who began the fight; ending it is what counts.
The size of the gift doesn't matter as much as the thought behind it.
(English) The value of the present is less significant than the kindness of the giver.
Entry ID: en:en:matter · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary