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Matter

noun

Anything that has mass and takes up space.

Example Sentences

"All objects around us are made of matter."

"Scientists study how matter changes from one form to another."

Synonyms & Related Terms

substancematerial

Quick Check

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Study Tips

To remember matter, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about science.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.