Matter
Proceeding
Synonyms Affair, proceeding, circumstance, happening, incident, occasion, thing, topic, question, point at issue, case, theme, business, situation, event, occurrence, episode, experience, subject, issue, point, item, and concern.
Problem
Synonyms Problem, difficulty, distress, bother, trouble, upset, worry, and complication.
Content
Synonyms Content, text, substance, sense, gist, essentials, subject matter, argument, thesis, purport, pith, and burden.
Significance
Synonyms Importance, significance, import, weight, make any difference, be important, be of consequence, be of significance, be of account, count, consequence, note, moment, interest, make a difference, be of importance, signify, be relevant, carry weight, and cut any ice.
Example Sentences
This is a serious matter now.
His opinion doesn’t really matter today.
The legal matter was resolved yesterday.
It’s a private matter between them.