matter (EN)

noun, verb

noun “matter”

1. (in physics) anything that takes up space and has weight
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   What is the difference between matter and energy?
2. (in combination) a specific type of material
   The compost pile was full of organic matter from the kitchen scraps.
3. a topic or issue that people think or talk about
   The meeting was called to discuss an urgent matter.
4. (preceded by "the") a problem
   What's the matter with your car?
5. (followed by "of") an approximate amount
   It's just a matter of weeks until the project is finished.

verb “matter”

1. to be important
   What really matters to her is spending time with family.