muck vs matter

muck and matter both are nouns.

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

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

muck (noun)	matter (noun)
any thick, viscous matter	that which has mass and occupies space
fecal matter of animals	(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)

muck (verb)	matter (verb)
remove muck, clear away muck, as in a mine	have weight; have import, carry weight
soil with mud, muck, or mire
spread manure, as for fertilization