Substitute for 'Matter'

Sander_thomsen

Are there any other words or phrases that can be used to replace the word "matter" when talking about an important issue?The word "matter" is often used to refer to an important issue. However, there are other words and phrases that can be used to express the same concept. Examples include "concern," "issue," "situation," "affair," "circumstance," "subject," and "question."I'm interested in hearing what other words and phrases people use to talk about important issues instead of using the word "matter."

whiteduck645

Sometimes it's useful to find alternatives when speaking or writing. If you’re looking to change up your language to avoid using the same words over and over again, here are some alternatives to “matter” that can help you express yourself in new and different ways.

Affair: This word is often used to refer to something that needs to be taken care of, or a situation that needs to be handled or dealt with.
Case: This word expresses the idea of a situation that requires attention or needs to be resolved, similar to "matter" but with a slightly more formal connotation.
Controversy: You would use this word to refer to a situation that has two distinct points of view which are in opposition to each other.
Concern: This word means to have worries or anxieties about something, usually in a serious way.
Business: This can mean something has to be discussed or attended to, like a matter.
Subject: This word can be used to express the notion of something that needs to be discussed, looked into, or delved into.
Predicament: This is a situation that has no obvious solution or way out of it.
Issue: When used to discuss a problem that needs to be addressed, this means the same as "matter".
Argument: You would use this word to describe an idea or opinion that you are trying to convince someone else of.
Inquiry: This is asking for information or understanding about a topic or area.

Romain734

There are numerous ways to phrase the same idea without using the word "matter". Here are a few:

• Make a difference
• Make an impact
• Have an influence
• Have significance
• Be of consequence
• Be of importance
• Be consequential
• Be relevant
• Be material
• Be meaningful
• BeWeighty
• Hold weight