matter vs piece of writing

piece of writing vs matter

matter and piece of writing both are nouns.

matter is a verb but piece of writing is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
matter	Yes	No	Yes	No
piece of writing	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, piece of writing is a hypernym of matter; that is, piece of writing is a word with a broader meaning than matter:

matter: written works (especially in books or magazines)
piece of writing: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)

Other hypernyms of matter include writing, written material.

matter (noun)	piece of writing (noun)
that which has mass and occupies space	the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
(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)	piece of writing (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight

Difference between matter and piece of writing

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