matter vs slime

matter and slime both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
matter	Yes	No	Yes	No
slime	Yes	No	Yes	No

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

matter (noun)	slime (noun)
that which has mass and occupies space	any thick, viscous matter
(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)	slime (verb)
have weight; have import, carry weight	cover or stain with slime