matter

Describes a surface or finish that is not shiny or glossy; dull and flat in appearance.

ruОписывает поверхность или покрытие, которое не является блестящим или глянцевым; матовый и плоский по внешнему виду.esDescribe una superficie o acabado que no es brillante ni lustroso; mate y de apariencia plana, sin reflejos.frQualifie une surface ou un revêtement qui n'est pas brillant ni lustré; d'aspect mat et plat, sans éclat.deBeschreibt eine Oberfläche oder Beschichtung, die nicht glänzt oder glänzend ist; matt und flach im Aussehen.ptDescreve uma superfície ou revestimento que não é brilhante nem lustroso; fosco e sem reflexos, com aparência plana.zh形容表面或涂层不光滑、不反光，呈现暗淡、无光泽的外观。arيصف سطحًا أو طلاءً غير لامع أو غير براق، يبدو مطفيًا ومستويًا في مظهره.

1. Not shiny or glossy B1 formal

   Having a flat, dull, or non-reflective surface.

   • She prefers a matt finish for her photographs.
   • The walls were painted in a soft matt color.
   • This lipstick has a matt texture, not glossy.

   ruМатовыйesmate (no brillante)frmat (non brillant)deMattptFoscozh哑光arمطفي اللمعان

   Synonyms: dullflatlusterlessmattenonreflectiveunpolished

   Antonyms: glazedglossylustrouspolishedreflectiveshinysleek

• matter comparative form
• mattest superlative form

A noun referring to physical substance or material that occupies space and has mass, or a subject, topic, or situation under consideration.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее физическую субстанцию или материал, занимающий пространство и имеющий массу, или предмет, тему или ситуацию, рассматриваемую в данный момент.esSustancia física o material que ocupa espacio y tiene masa, o un asunto, tema o situación que se considera en un momento dado.frSubstance physique ou matériau occupant de l'espace et possédant une masse, ou sujet, thème ou situation dont il est question à un moment donné.deSubstantiv, das eine physikalische Substanz oder ein Material bezeichnet, das Raum einnimmt und Masse hat, oder einen Gegenstand, ein Thema oder eine Situation, die gerade betrachtet wird.ptSubstantivo que designa a substância física que ocupa espaço e possui massa, ou um assunto, tema ou situação em consideração.zh指占据空间并具有质量的物理物质或材料，也指正在考虑的事物、话题或情况。arاسم يدل على المادة الفيزيائية التي تشغل حيزًا ولها كتلة، أو على الموضوع أو الأمر أو المسألة التي تُطرح للنظر أو البحث.

1. Subject or topic A2 formal

   An affair, situation, or subject being discussed or considered.

   • Let's discuss the matter at hand.
   • This is a serious matter that requires attention.
   • She refused to talk about the matter further.

   ruВопросesasunto / temafrSujet, question, affairedeAngelegenheitptAssuntozh事情arأمر

   Synonyms: affairbusinessconcernissuepointquestionsubjectthingtopic

2. Physical substance B2 formal scientific

   Physical substance that occupies space and has mass, as distinct from mind and spirit.

   • All matter is composed of atoms.
   • Dark matter is a mysterious substance in the universe.
   • The scientist studied the properties of organic matter.

   ruМатерияesmateriafrLa matièredeMaterieptMatériazh物质arمادة

   Synonyms: bodycorporealitymaterialstuffsubstance

   Antonyms: energymindnothingnessspiritvacuumvoid

3. Importance or significance B1 formal

   Used in phrases to indicate importance or relevance.

   • It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
   • What matters most is your health.
   • The details of the plan matter a great deal.

   ruЗначение или важностьesimportancia o relevanciafrimportance, intérêtdeBedeutung oder WichtigkeitptImportância ou relevânciazh重要性或意义arالأهمية أو الشأن

   Synonyms: consequenceimportancemomentnotesignificanceweight

   Antonyms: insignificanceirrelevancetrivialityunimportance

4. Problem or difficulty A2 informal

   A situation that is causing trouble or concern.

   • What's the matter with your car?
   • There's nothing the matter with her.
   • Is something the matter? You look upset.

   ruПроблемаesProblema o dificultadfrProblème ou difficultédeProblemptProblemazh麻烦事arمشكلة

   Synonyms: concerndifficultyissueproblemtroubleworry

   Antonyms: resolutionsolution

• matters plural form
• matters' possessive plural form
• matter's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate that something is important or significant, or to express the concept of being of consequence.

ruГлагол, используемый для указания на то, что что-то является важным или значительным, или для выражения понятия иметь значение.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que algo es importante o significativo, o para expresar la noción de tener importancia o relevancia.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer que quelque chose est important ou significatif, ou pour exprimer la notion d'avoir de l'importance.deVerb, das angibt, dass etwas wichtig oder von Bedeutung ist, bzw. den Begriff 'von Bedeutung sein' ausdrückt.ptVerbo usado para indicar que algo é importante ou significativo, ou para expressar a ideia de ter importância.zh动词，表示某事物重要、有重大影响或具有意义；也可表示要紧、有关系。arفعل يُستعمل للإشارة إلى أن شيئًا ما مهم أو ذو شأن، أو للتعبير عن مفهوم أن يكون له أهمية أو قيمة.

1. Be important A2 formal

   To be of significance or importance.

   • Your opinion really matters to me.
   • It doesn't matter what time we arrive.
   • What matters most is your health.

   ruИметь значениеesImportarfravoir de l'importancedeVon Bedeutung seinptTer importânciazh重要arيكون ذا أهمية

   Synonyms: carry weightcountimportsignify

2. Be relevant B1 formal

   To have relevance or bearing on a situation.

   • The details of the case matter in court.
   • His past mistakes don't matter now.
   • Only the final result matters in this competition.

   ruИметь значениеesimportar (ser relevante)frimporterdeVon Bedeutung seinptTer importânciazh要紧arأن يكون ذا أهمية

   Synonyms: carry weightcountsignify

• mattered past participle
• mattered past simple
• mattering present participle
• matters third person singular

Phrasal variants: matter to