matter
/ˈmætə(r)/noun
उच्चारण मैटर
मामला, विषय
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as idiom
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[C]
a subject or situation that you must think about or deal with
मामला, विषय
- This is a private matter.
- The headmaster said he would look into the matter.
- We shall discuss the matter at the next meeting.
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- It is a matter of public interest.
- The police are looking into the matter.
- Leave this matter to me.
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[sing.] the matter
used to ask if somebody has a problem
परेशानी, गड़बड़
- What's the matter with you?
- You look pale; what's the matter with you today?
- What's the matter? You seem upset.
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- Is something the matter with the printer?
- Nothing is the matter, I am just tired.
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[U] physics
the substance that everything in the universe is made of
पदार्थ
- the three states of matter
- Everything around us is made of matter, even the air.
- Solids, liquids and gases are three forms of matter.
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- Matter cannot be created or destroyed in an ordinary change.
- Scientists study how matter behaves at very low temperatures.
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[I] ~ (to sb) not used in the progressive tenses
to be important
महत्व रखना, मायने रखना
- It doesn't matter to me.
- Marks matter, but learning matters more.
- It does not matter if you are a few minutes late.
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- What you eat matters for your health.
- Your opinion matters a great deal to us.
- Does it matter which pen I use?
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
matter (countable noun) = a subject or issue
A matter is a subject or situation that needs attention. It is countable and is often followed by of or concerning.
'Matter' का अर्थ वह विषय या स्थिति है जिस पर ध्यान देना आवश्यक हो। यह countable है और इसके बाद प्रायः 'of' आता है।
- This is a matter of great importance.
- The committee will discuss several matters today.
What's the matter (with sb/sth)?
Use this fixed question to ask what is wrong. The answer is often There is something the matter with ...
यह निश्चित प्रश्न यह पूछने के लिए है कि क्या गड़बड़ है। उत्तर में प्रायः 'something the matter with ...' आता है।
- What's the matter with your phone?
- There is nothing the matter with the engine.
matter (verb) = be important
As a verb, matter is usually used in negative or question sentences. It does not take a passive form or a continuous tense.
Verb के रूप में 'matter' प्रायः negative या प्रश्नवाचक वाक्यों में आता है। इसका passive या continuous रूप नहीं बनता।
- It doesn't matter if you are late.
- Does it matter which pen I use?
matter (uncountable) = physical substance
In science, matter is uncountable and means the material of which everything is made. It exists in solid, liquid and gas states.
विज्ञान में 'matter' uncountable है और उस पदार्थ को कहता है जिससे सब कुछ बना है। यह ठोस, द्रव और गैस अवस्थाओं में होता है।
- Solid, liquid and gas are three states of matter.
- Dust is a form of waste matter.
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adjective + matter
seriousprivateurgentpersonaltriviallegal
- My salary is a private matter.
verb + matter
discusssettleraiseinvestigatedrop
- The principal promised to investigate the matter.
adverb + matter
reallygreatlyhardlyonly
- Your marks hardly matter if you learn the concepts well.
noun + of + matter
subject mattermatter of timematter of opinionmatter of life and death
- Whether the film is good is a matter of opinion.
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- It is only a matter of time before the results are declared.
परिणाम घोषित होना केवल समय की बात है।
- As a matter of fact, Radhika topped the class last year.
वास्तव में, राधिका ने पिछले वर्ष कक्षा में प्रथम स्थान पाया था।
- No matter how hard it rains, the match will go on.
चाहे जितनी भी तेज़ बारिश हो, मैच होगा।
- The matter was referred to the high court.
मामला उच्च न्यायालय को भेज दिया गया।
- Organic matter in the soil helps crops grow.
मिट्टी में मौजूद जैविक पदार्थ फ़सलों को उगने में मदद करता है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ What is the matter for you?
✓ What is the matter with you?
The fixed phrase is the matter with somebody, not for.
निश्चित वाक्यांश 'the matter with somebody' है, 'for' नहीं।
✗ It is not matter whether you win.
✓ It does not matter whether you win.
Matter is a verb here, so it needs does not, not is not.
यहाँ 'matter' क्रिया है, इसलिए 'does not matter' लिखा जाएगा, 'is not matter' नहीं।
✗ These matters are not mattering to me.
✓ These matters do not matter to me.
Matter is not used in continuous tenses.
'Matter' का प्रयोग continuous tense में नहीं होता।
¶Idioms 10
as a matter of fact
used to add a comment or to say that the truth is different
सच तो यह है कि, दरअसल
- As a matter of fact, I have met her before.
no matter who/what/where, etc.
used to say that something is always true, whatever the situation is
चाहे कोई भी/कुछ भी/कहीं भी हो
- No matter what happens, don't give up.
a matter of time
used to say that sth will certainly happen soon or at some time in the future
बस समय की बात है
- It's only a matter of time before he is caught.
- Her selection is just a matter of time.
for that matter
used to add a comment on sth that you have just said
वैसे भी, बल्कि
- I don't like coffee — or tea, for that matter.
- He never helps at home, or anywhere else for that matter.
to make matters worse
used to say that sth makes a bad situation even worse
ऊपर से, स्थिति और बिगाड़ते हुए
- We got lost, and to make matters worse, it started to rain.
- To make matters worse, the bus broke down.
what's the matter (with sb/sth)?
used to ask what the problem is or what is wrong
क्या बात है?, क्या हुआ?
- What's the matter? You look upset.
- What's the matter with the car?
take matters into your own hands
to deal with a situation yourself because you are not happy with the way others are dealing with it
मामला अपने हाथ में लेना
- Tired of waiting, the villagers took matters into their own hands and repaired the road.
- Don't take matters into your own hands — call the police.
no laughing matter
sth serious that you should not joke about
मज़ाक़ की बात नहीं, गंभीर मामला
- Losing your passport is no laughing matter.
- Exam stress is no laughing matter.
a matter of opinion
used to say that people have different opinions about sth
(यह) अपनी-अपनी राय की बात है
- Whether the film is good is a matter of opinion.
- "He's the best singer in India." "That's a matter of opinion."
mind over matter
the use of the power of your mind to deal with physical problems
मन की शक्ति से शारीरिक कठिनाइयों पर जीत
- Running a marathon is partly a question of mind over matter.
- She ignored the pain; it was mind over matter.