matters
Translation
affairs, issues, situation
Examples
He deals with financial matters.
He deals with financial matters.
To make matters worse, it started to rain.
To make matters worse, it started to rain.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) matters subjects of a particular type He deals with financial matters.
Similar Words
Synonyms: affairs, issues, concerns, business
Etymology
The plural form of 'matter', used to refer to affairs or a situation. From Latin 'materia'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'matters' as a collection of individual 'matter' (issues). Often used for business or personal affairs.