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matter Synonyms
Another word for matter
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• noun (Context 1)
A subject, situation, or issue under consideration or discussion.
Usage Example
"We need to discuss a subject of great importance regarding the company's future."
Strongest
subject
issue
Strong
topic
affair
• verb (Context 2)
To be of importance or to have significance.
Usage Example
"It does not count whether we win or lose, as long as we give our best effort."
Strong
count
signify
Weak
weigh
• noun (Context 3)
Physical substance in general, as distinct from mind and spirit; that which occupies space and has mass.
Usage Example
"Scientists are studying the origins of dark substance in the universe."
Strongest
substance
Strong
material
stuff
• noun (Context 4)
A reason for distress or a problem (typically used with 'the').
Usage Example
"She asked him what the trouble was, but he refused to speak."
Strong
trouble
problem
difficulty
Opposites of matter
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of matter varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
antimatter
energy
spirit
mind
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Matter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/matter