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1. matter
noun. ['ˈmætɝ'] a vaguely specified concern.
Antonyms
Etymology
- matter (English)
- mater (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materie (Anglo-Norman)
2. matter
noun. ['ˈmætɝ'] some situation or event that is thought about.
Etymology
- matter (English)
- mater (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materie (Anglo-Norman)
3. matter
verb. ['ˈmætɝ'] have weight; have import, carry weight.
Antonyms
Etymology
- matter (English)
- mater (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materie (Anglo-Norman)
4. matter
noun. ['ˈmætɝ'] that which has mass and occupies space.
Antonyms
Etymology
- matter (English)
- mater (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materie (Anglo-Norman)
5. matter
noun. ['ˈmætɝ'] (used with negation) having consequence.
Antonyms
Etymology
- matter (English)
- mater (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materie (Anglo-Norman)
6. matter
noun. ['ˈmætɝ'] a problem.
Synonyms
Etymology
- matter (English)
- mater (Middle English (1100-1500))
- materie (Anglo-Norman)
7. waste
verb. ['ˈweɪst'] spend thoughtlessly; throw away.
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. waste
verb. ['ˈweɪst'] use inefficiently or inappropriately.
Antonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted.
Synonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. waste
noun. ['ˈweɪst'] useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly.
Antonyms
Etymology
- waste (English)
- waste (Middle English (1100-1500))
- wasten (Middle English (1100-1500))