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mattered

 

[ ˈmætərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

importance, significance

The term 'mattered' is the past tense of 'matter,' which signifies concern or importance in a context. When something is said to have mattered, it implies that it played a significant role or had relevance in a particular situation or scenario. The usage of 'mattered' can often convey emotional weight, revealing how events or ideas have impacted individuals or groups over time. It suggests that the subject in question held value or had consequences that should be recognized and acknowledged.

Synonyms

counted, held value, was important, was significant

Examples of usage

  • Your opinion really mattered to me.
  • The outcome of the competition mattered more than we thought.
  • It mattered little if we lost or won.
  • Everything that happened last year mattered in the grand scheme of our lives.

Translations

Translations of the word "mattered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 importava

🇮🇳 महत्वपूर्ण

🇩🇪 bedeutete

🇮🇩 penting

🇺🇦 мав значення

🇵🇱 miał znaczenie

🇯🇵 重要だった

🇫🇷 était important

🇪🇸 importó

🇹🇷 önemliydi

🇰🇷 중요했다

🇸🇦 كان له أهمية

🇨🇿 bylo důležité

🇸🇰 malo význam

🇨🇳 有意义

🇸🇮 je bilo pomembno

🇮🇸 skipti máli

🇰🇿 маңызды болды

🇬🇪 მნიშვნელოვანი იყო

🇦🇿 önəmli idi

🇲🇽 importó

Etymology

The word 'matter' originates from the Latin 'materia,' which means substance or matter. Its use in English can be traced back to the late 14th century. Over time, the term evolved to imply significance or importance, leading to the development of the verb 'to matter.' The transition from the noun form to the verb form reflects the growing emphasis on the concept of importance after the medieval period. 'Mattered' as the past tense shows how events in the past were significant in their time and reinforces the idea that the impact of actions and choices can linger in memory and influence future decisions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,890, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.