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matter vs front matter

front matter vs matter

matter and front matter both are nouns.

matter is a verb but front matter is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
matter Yes No Yes No
front matter Yes No No No
As nouns, front matter is a hyponym of matter; that is, front matter is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than matter:
  • matter: written works (especially in books or magazines)
  • front matter: written matter preceding the main text of a book
matter (noun) front matter (noun)
that which has mass and occupies space written matter preceding the main text of a book
(used with negation) having consequence
some situation or event that is thought about
a vaguely specified concern
a problem
written works (especially in books or magazines)
matter (verb) front matter (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight
Difference between matter and front matter

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