Meaning & use
matter
Anything that has mass and takes up space.
See it in a sentence
Air is matter even though we cannot usually see it.
Ice, water, and water vapor are forms of matter.
A note on using this word
Gases count as matter because they have mass and occupy space. Mass and weight are related but different quantities.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To be important or make a difference.
Small changes matter when the measurements must be precise.
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