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matter Synonyms
Another word for matter
Choosing another word for matter depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A subject, situation, or issue under consideration or discussion.
Usage Example
"We need to discuss a issue of great importance regarding the company's future."
Strongest
issue
subject
Strong
topic
affair
business
question
concern
situation
case
point
• 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."
Strongest
count
Strong
carry weight
signify
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
material
Strong
stuff
mass
body
• noun (Context 4)
A reason for distress or a problem (typically used with 'the').
Usage Example
"She asked him what the problem was, but he refused to speak."
Strongest
problem
trouble
Strong
difficulty
issue
complication
hitch
snag
Opposites of matter
The opposite of matter shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
spirit
mind
void
nothingness
solution
vacuum
remedy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Matter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/matter