/ˈmætər/

vi. vt. If you say that something does not matter , you mean that it is not important to you because it does not have an effect on you or on a particular situation.

  • It does not matter;
  • But one poignant essay argues that it’s not the family name you’re born with that matters the most;
  • What’s the matter?
  • When entering into an argument, ask yourself if this will matter in a week.
  • No matter how experienced you are at maintenance/engineering/contracting/etc or no matter how simple the job is, make a habit of checking your work area and asking for help if you’re not 100% sure. A few seconds can prevent serious accidents or save lives.