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matter

/ˈmætər/
mat · ter ˈmæ · tər
English Definition
n. a subject or situation under consideration
中文释义
事情，问题
Significado en Español
asunto, problema
한국어 뜻
문제, 일
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vấn đề, sự việc
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Example Sentence

This is an urgent matter that needs attention.

这是一件需要关注的紧急事情。

Synonyms
issue subject affair
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “matter”:

  1. A issue
  2. B solution
  3. C conclusion
  4. D outcome
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A — issue. “matter” means n. a subject or situation under consideration

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The teacher wanted to discuss an important ______ with all the parents.

  1. A rumor
  2. B melody
  3. C matter
  4. D shadow
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C — matter. “matter” means n. a subject or situation under consideration

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Common questions about “matter”

What does “matter” mean?

matter — n. a subject or situation under consideration. In Chinese: 事情，问题.

How do you pronounce “matter”?

matter is pronounced /ˈmætər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mat · ter.

How do you use “matter” in a sentence?

This is an urgent matter that needs attention. (这是一件需要关注的紧急事情。)

What are synonyms for “matter”?

issue, subject, affair — all close in meaning to matter (n. a subject or situation under consideration).

Is “matter” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. matter appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度
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Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)
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