Definition of "matter"

Kid-friendly meaning of matter, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "matter" mean?

matter (verb) — to be important.

Part of speechVerb Syllables2 (mat·ter)

Example sentences using "matter"

Grade K–2
Does it matter?
Grade 3–5
She wasn't sure if the small detail in the story would actually matter later on.
Grade 6–8
The things that matter most almost never have a label saying so at the time — that recognition usually arrives years later, by surprise.

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