Matter and Pastime

Matter

Matter noun - A major object of interest or concern (as in a discussion or artistic composition).

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Pastime and matter are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pastime" instead a noun "Matter".

Nearby Words: mattered, mattery, mattering

Pastime noun - A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly).

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Matter and pastime are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Matter" instead a noun "Pastime".

physical	physical matter	physical pastime
regular	regular matter	regular pastime
actual	actual matter	actual pastime
great	great matter	great pastime
Other adjectives: little, main, new, minor, mere.

News updates when Walkers are eliminated or reach certain significant points on the route are broadcast nationwide, too — characters mention as a matter of course that the Walk is the national pastime.

Source: Blood Sport

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