plural of matter
"The committee is still debating whether to accept the new proposal as a valid matter for their next meeting."
In plain English: Matters are important things or issues that need to be dealt with.
"You don't need to worry about those small matters right now."
Usage: Use "matters" to refer to several specific topics, issues, or subjects requiring attention, such as the various matters discussed in a meeting. Do not use this form when referring to physical substance or general importance, which are expressed with the singular noun "matter."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of matter
"When it comes to my health, I don't let trivial matters worry me too much."
In plain English: To matter means to be important or to have an effect on something.
"The decision matters more than any other choice we have made."
Usage: Use "matters" to indicate that something is important or has significance, such as when you say it does not matter what time he arrives. Do not confuse this verb with the noun, which refers to physical objects or subjects of discussion.
plural of Matter
"The matters at hand require immediate attention from the committee."
Matters derives from Old French matiere, which comes from Latin mater meaning mother, originally referring to substance or stuff. The term evolved in English to denote subjects of discussion or issues requiring attention.