CEFR B1+ · Job applications and interviews

matters

/ˈmætərz/ 📚 Module 4: Employment (p.329-332)

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

When something 'matters', it is important or significant, having an effect or influence on a situation or outcome.

Synonyms

is important is significant counts is of consequence is relevant

Antonyms

is unimportant is trivial is insignificant is irrelevant doesn't count

Translations

matters in your language

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عربي

عندما 'تفرق' الأمور، فإنها تكون مهمة أو ذات مغزى.

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اردو

جب کوئی چیز 'matters' کرتی ہے، تو وہ اہم یا معنی خیز ہوتی ہے۔

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हिंदी

जब कोई चीज़ 'matters' करती है, तो वह महत्वपूर्ण या सार्थक होती है।

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中文

当某事“matters”时，它很重要或有意义。

Easy Explanation

If something matters, it is important. It makes a difference. It is not something to ignore.

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Memory TipRemember 'matter' as in 'What's the matter?' meaning 'What's the problem/important thing?'

Contextual Examples

It really matters (is important) that you finish your homework on time.

The color of the car doesn't matter (is not important) as much as its safety features.

What matters (is important) most to me is spending time with my family.

Pronunciation & Context