Meaning of Material
In simple words: The substance or matter that things are made of.
Material in a sentence
- The dress is made from a beautiful fabric that is a soft material.
- We need to buy all the necessary material to complete the project.
- Plastic is a common material used in many products today.
- She recorded the important material from the lecture for later review.
- When you write a book, you need to gather your material first.
How to use Material
Used in both everyday and academic contexts. In casual speech, it can refer to anything from fabric to resources for projects. Avoid using in very technical or specific scientific contexts unless the material is defined.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'material' as 'material things', like the fabric you can touch.
Related words
Collocations with Material
Synonyms for Material
Opposites of Material
- immaterial
- insubstantial
- nonphysical
Common mistakes with Material
- Confused with 'materiel', which refers to military supplies.
- Used inappropriately as an adjective when referring to characteristic qualities (e.g., 'material nature' should just be 'nature').
Material appears in
Material in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مادة
المادة أو الشيء الذي تُصنع منه الأشياء.
- Bengaliবাংলা
উপাদান
যে জিনিস বা পদার্থ দিয়ে জিনিস তৈরি হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Material
Der Stoff oder die Materie, aus der Dinge gemacht sind.
- SpanishEspañol
Material
La sustancia o materia de la que están hechas las cosas.
- Persianفارسی
مواد
ماده یا چیزی که چیزها از آن ساخته شدهاند.
- FrenchFrançais
Matière
La substance ou la matière dont les choses sont faites.
- Hindiहिन्दी
सामग्री
वह पदार्थ या वस्तु जिससे कोई चीज़ बनी हो।
- ItalianItaliano
Materiale
La sostanza o la materia di cui sono fatte le cose.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Material
A substância ou matéria da qual as coisas são feitas.
- RussianРусский
Материал
Вещество или материя, из которых сделаны вещи.
- Urduاردو
مادہ، سامان، مواد
وہ مادہ یا چیز جس سے کوئی چیز بنی ہو۔
- Chinese中文
材料
物品所由来的物质或材料。
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Frequently asked questions about Material
What does Material mean?
The substance or matter that things are made of.
What is the definition of Material?
a substance that things can be made from
How do you use Material in a sentence?
The dress is made from a beautiful fabric that is a soft material.
Can you give another example of Material?
We need to buy all the necessary material to complete the project.
What are synonyms for Material?
Common alternatives include fabric.
What is the opposite of Material?
Opposite meanings include immaterial, insubstantial, nonphysical.
What words go with Material?
It commonly pairs with combustible, flammable, hazardous, contain, incorporate, use, fascinating, good, relevant, collect, find, gather, material for, material on, coarse, rough, thick, piece, scrap, strip.
What are common mistakes when using Material?
Confused with 'materiel', which refers to military supplies. Used inappropriately as an adjective when referring to characteristic qualities (e.g., 'material nature' should just be 'nature').
How do you pronounce Material?
US: /["/məˈtɪriəl/"]/, UK: /["/məˈtɪəriəl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Material?
Used in both everyday and academic contexts. In casual speech, it can refer to anything from fabric to resources for projects. Avoid using in very technical or specific scientific contexts unless the material is defined.
What CEFR level is Material?
"Material" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.

