Material

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

The substance or matter from which something is made; relating to physical things rather than ideas or emotions.

Example Sentences

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

The builder brought all the necessary material for the construction.

Example Expressions

material evidence

Synonyms

substance, matter, fabric, stuff, component, resource

Entry 1

substance, matter, fabric, stuff, component

Entry 2

substance, fabric, stuff, matter, resource

Antonyms

immaterial, spiritual, abstract, intangible

Entry 1

immaterial, spiritual, abstract, intangible

Entry 2

immaterial, abstract, spiritual

Collocations

raw material, building material, study material, material wealth

Entry 1

raw material, building material, study material, material wealth

Entry 2

raw material, building material, study material, material wealth