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no matter meaning

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    Definition of no matter in English Dictionary

  • AdverbSUF-ter
    1. Irrespective of, regardless of, in spite of.
      1. No matter how early I came down, I would find him on the veranda, smoking cigarettes, or otherwise his man would be there with a message to say that his master would shortly join me if I would kindly wait.
    2. It doesn't matter, it's unimportant, it doesn't make any difference.
      1. It seems that Doug's coat has gone missing. Oh well no matter, we can always buy a new one, now can't we? ‎
      2. "Did you fail your exam?" "Yes, but no matter. I'll just study harder next time." ‎
  • More Examples
    1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
      • He promised himself that no matter what happened he would not do the tongue-lolling thing.
      • At first glance, these findings foster the generalizability of the results such that no matter how social class was assessed, increases in social class apparently enhanced unethicality.
      • The call wouldn't get through no matter how many times I tried.
    2. Used in the Beginning of Sentence
      • No matter how much I brush it, my hair always sticks up. ‎
      • No matter how many I throw away, more copies always show up.
      • No matter how hard I try, I don't seem to be gaining ground.
  • Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
    1. Adverbs
      • Uncomparable adverbs
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    1. en no matter what
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    Meaning of no matter for the defined word.

    Grammatically, this idiom "no matter" is an adverb, more specifically, an uncomparable adverb.
    Definiteness: Level 3
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