matter vs hard copy

hard copy vs matter

matter and hard copy both are nouns.

matter is a verb but hard copy is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
matter	Yes	No	Yes	No
hard copy	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, hard copy is a hyponym of matter; that is, hard copy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than matter:

matter: written works (especially in books or magazines)
hard copy: (computer science) matter that is held in a computer and is typed or printed on paper

Other hyponyms of matter include dictation, text, textual matter, text, typescript, front matter, prelims, back matter, end matter, soft copy, addendum, postscript, supplement, recitation.

matter (noun)	hard copy (noun)
that which has mass and occupies space	(computer science) matter that is held in a computer and is typed or printed on paper
(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)	hard copy (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight

Difference between matter and hard copy

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