Meaning & use
Mattered
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Was of importance, significance, or consequence (past tense of 'matter').
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In the end, none of the small arguments mattered as much as their friendship.
It mattered a great deal to her that her work made a real difference.
A note on using this word
Used to reflect on the past significance of something, often with an implied contrast to how things turned out.
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